Raptors, Heat Collide In Eastern Conference Matchup
The Toronto Raptors will play the Miami Heat on Monday in Orlando.

The Raptors (47-18) made a statement in their debut Sunday as they cruised their way in a big 107-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest contenders in the Western Conference. The Raptors currently sit in second place of the Eastern Conference standings and are now riding a five-game winning streak if including what happened in the regular season before the league suspension back in March. Their best player during Saturday's win over the Lakers was Kyle Lowry, who notched 33 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 35 minutes against the Western Conference giants.

The Raptors might be a bit thin in the frontcourt since both Patrick McCaw and Oshae Brissett are dealing with knee injuries. Both players have been listed as game-time decisions for Monday's tilt.

The Heat (42-24) are coming off a 125-105 win over the depleted Denver Nuggets, although they have been slightly inconsistent over their last few games and, if including the regular-season games before the suspension in March, then they have gone just 3-2 in their previous five. Miami is in fourth place of the Eastern Conference standings and currently hold a two-game lead over the fifth-placed Indiana Pacers. Their best players against Denver were Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, as both finished with 22 points.

KZ Okpala is dealing with an Achilles injury and should be listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game. Jimmy Butler will carry the same status after being absent from Sunday's practice.

This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season, and the Heat won the two previous meetings.
Posted on: 8/2/2020 2:01 PM
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