MIAMI — Bam Adebayo delivered an impressive performance with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists, guiding the Miami Heat to a 114-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. This win marks the Heat’s fourth consecutive triumph.

Tyler Herro was the leading scorer for Miami, contributing 23 points to the team’s success. Additionally, Nikola Jovic chipped in with 14 points, while both Jimmy Butler and Dru Smith added 11 points each to the scoreboard. For the Raptors, Gradey Dick led the way with 22 points, supported by Jake Poeltl, who scored 16 points. RJ Barrett, who is the team’s top scorer, achieved a triple-double with 13 points, but he struggled with his shooting, finishing at 5-of-18. The loss leaves Toronto with a dismal road record of 1-12 this season.

In terms of key takeaways from the game, the Raptors have begun another extended stretch without Scottie Barnes, who sprained his right ankle during a game against New York on Monday. Barnes had previously missed 11 games earlier this season due to an orbital fracture. On the other hand, Miami showcased their shooting prowess, successfully converting 13 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc, with Herro going 4 for 7 in three-point shooting.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when Miami was down by 16 points just three minutes into the second quarter. They swiftly bounced back, outscoring Toronto 33-10 for the remainder of the half, with Jovic scoring 11 points during this surge, including two crucial three-pointers.

A significant statistical highlight from the matchup was Miami’s dominance on the boards, out-rebounding the Raptors 52-42. This continued their trend of holding double-digit rebounding advantages in other recent homestand victories against teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix, and Cleveland.

Looking ahead, both teams will return to the court on Monday night. The Raptors are set to host the Chicago Bulls, while the Heat will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons.