- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat
- Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Kaseya Center will host the Miami Heat (14-11) as they face off against the Toronto Raptors (15-11) this coming Monday.
In their previous contest, the Raptors took to the court against the Knicks, suffering a defeat with a score of 117-101. Toronto achieved a field goal percentage of 43.3%, converting 39 of 90 attempts, including 11 out of 38 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they managed to hit 12 of 18 for a 66.7% success rate. On the glass, the Raptors secured 37 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. They recorded 28 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents and securing 9 steals. Defensively, Toronto allowed the Knicks to shoot 52.5% from the field, hitting 42 of 80 attempts. New York had 19 assists and 9 steals, alongside 48 total rebounds (14 offensive, 34 defensive) and 4 blocks. The Knicks converted 17 of 28 free throws for a rate of 60.7% and made 16 of 35 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, the Raptors committed 22, while New York had 19.
Brandon Ingram also had a significant impact in the game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 61.1% and tallying 6 assists. He played 39 minutes, grabbed 6 rebounds, and scored 31 points on 11 of 18 shooting.
Toronto enters this game with a 15-11 record this season. They average 14.6 turnovers and commit 22.0 fouls per game. The Raptors average 42.3 rebounds and have a total of 765 assists this season, ranking 2nd in the NBA. Their three-point shooting stands at 36.1% (300 of 830), while they hit 76.7% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 115.8 points per game (18th in the league) with a 48.4% shooting percentage overall.
On the defensive end, the Raptors force 16.0 turnovers per game while drawing 19.8 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.7% from three-point land and rank 8th in the NBA for points allowed per game (113.9). Toronto gives up a shooting percentage of 46.6% (1,043 of 2,239) and allows 43.3 rebounds per game. They rank 16th in assists allowed, surrendering a total of 651 this year.
In their last outing, the Heat fell to the Magic by a score of 117-108. Miami secured 32 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 39. They turned the ball over 8 times but also recorded 8 steals. The Magic committed 19 fouls, allowing the Heat 19 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 16 for an 84.2% success rate. From beyond the arc, Miami made 8 of 33 attempts (24.2%). Overall, the Heat finished the game with 42 of 93 from the field, translating to 45.2%. The Magic shot 44 of 87 from the field for a percentage of 50.6%. They hit 15 of 32 three-point attempts for a 46.9% success rate and converted 14 of 16 free throws (87.5%). Defensively, the Heat allowed the Magic to gather 47 rebounds (7 offensive).
Norman Powell had a notable game, scoring 21 points in 34 minutes with 2 assists. He shot 42.1%, making 8 out of 19 attempts, and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Heat hold a 14-11 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.8% from the field, ranking 11th in the league. Miami has scored a total of 3,043 points this season, averaging 121.7 points per game while grabbing 45.4 rebounds. With 29.4 assists per game, they are ranked 4th in assists in the league and lose possession by averaging 14.0 turnovers. Miami commits 19.8 fouls per game and hits 78.6% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Heat rank 22nd in the league for points surrendered per game at 118.2. They force 15.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field (3rd in the NBA). Miami’s defense allows just 33.5% shooting from three-point range (346 of 1,034) while surrendering 79.6% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 27.0 assists and 48.6 rebounds, ranking 19th and 29th respectively in these categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Miami
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