The Miami Heat (22-17) face the formidable Toronto Raptors (28-10) in the first night of a back-to-back set of games, with a chance to earn a tie for fourth-place on the line. The Washington Wizards and Heat have split their season series, wining one game each, but the Wizards hold a 6-point advantage in points scored.
The Heat have won four close games in a row, featuring an overtime victory against the New York Knicks and managing to squeak out a last minute, one-point win over the Utah Jazz.
When: Tuesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.