The Miami Heat always play the Raptors tough. You might remember them halting the Raptors’ quest for 60 wins last season. They present a lot of defensive challenges, with sturdy wings like James Johnson and shot-blocking centres like Hassan Whiteside.
This season, though, the Heat have lacked consistency, losing six of their past eight games. Key players have battled injuries and the offense has floundered (25th in offensive rating).
Their luck appears to be turning a bit as Toronto’s old foe Dwayne Wade and our old friend James Johnson play in their respective third and fourth games back from injury tonight.