On the second night of a back-to-back, some fresh legs would be a welcome addition for the Raptors against the Heat. As it happens, they will receive exactly that as Kyle Lowry was deemed available by Nick Nurse not long ago.
Lowry returns after being out since midway through the front end of their back-to-back in Milwaukee last Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Toronto’s 16-game winning streak in games without Lowry was snapped by Philly. That game showcased exactly why the Raptors are in fact better when their six-time All-Star point guard is available, as if that were ever a real question.