In typical Pat Riley fashion the Miami Heat team plane departs for Cleveland after the game to give players the clear message on what he expects next. Scoring over 100 points in regulation time for the first time the key assist/ turnover ratio improvement signaled the Heat were not in any mood to see the Toronto Raptors celebrate on their home floor.
Dan Craig returns from Sioux Falls
Craig's unannounced appearance in the locked preceded the insertion of Justise Winslow as the nominal starting center. Guiding the Skyforce to unprecedented 46-11 record, the former Heat assistant coach has vast experience in making personnel decisions on the fly, because NBA D-league teams have roster changes on an almost weekly basis.