Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Broadcast: ESPN
The Miami Heat, currently at 12 wins and 10 losses, will host the Toronto Raptors, who have a record of 7 wins and 18 losses, in an exciting NBA matchup at the Kaseya Center this Thursday.
In their most recent game, the Raptors encountered a tough loss against the Knicks, falling with a final score of 113-108. Toronto managed a 44.8% shooting percentage, going 43 of 96 from the field, while sinking 13 of their 35 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 11 shots, giving them an 81.8% success rate. The Raptors also grabbed 51 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards, and recorded 23 assists while committing 10 turnovers and notching 4 steals. Defensively, Toronto allowed New York to shoot 51.2% on 42 of 82 attempts, while the Knicks finished with 32 assists and 7 steals. New York earned 40 rebounds (6 offensive) and blocked 4 shots, finishing with 63.2% from the free-throw line by making 12 of 19 attempts, along with converting 17 out of 40 three-pointers. Toronto accumulated 16 personal fouls compared to New York’s 13.
RJ Barrett emerged as a standout player in this matchup, scoring 30 points on 13 of 24 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists in his 37 minutes on the floor.
For this game, Toronto holds a season record of 7-18. The Raptors average 112.3 points per game, ranking 16th in the league, and possess a shooting percentage of 46.4%. From beyond the arc, they are making 34.1% of their attempts (281 of 824), while shooting 74.5% from the free-throw line. On the boards, Toronto collects an average of 46.3 rebounds and has recorded 714 assists this season, positioning them 4th in the league in this category. However, they also average 16.4 turnovers and commit 22.2 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Raptors force an average of 13.6 turnovers and draw 19.2 fouls from opponents. Opponents shoot 35.3% from three-point range, and Toronto ranks 26th in points allowed per game with an average of 117.2. The Raptors give up a shooting percentage of 46.3% (1,030 of 2,223) and allow 42.7 rebounds per game. Their assist allowance ranks them 21st in the league, having surrendered 651 assists thus far.
The Heat, on the other hand, recently secured a victory against the Cavaliers with a 122-113 scoreline. Miami allowed Cleveland a total of 36 rebounds (5 offensive) and shot 42.4% from beyond the arc, making 14 of 33 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 18 opportunities for an impressive 94.4%. Cleveland managed to make 41 of their 86 field-goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 47.7%. Miami also shot 41 for 86 overall, resulting in a 47.7% shooting rate, while knocking down 16 of 37 three-point attempts (43.2%). From the charity stripe, the Heat finished at 92.3%, making 24 of 26 shots, as they capitalized on 18 personal fouls called against the Cavaliers. Miami turned the ball over 12 times while accumulating 4 steals and capturing 37 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 47 boards.
Tyler Herro played a vital role in the recent win, hitting 52.6% from the field with 34 points on 10 of 19 shooting, alongside 6 rebounds and 7 assists in 36 minutes on the court.
The Miami Heat’s season record stands at 12-10. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 45.2%, ranking them 24th in the league. Miami has scored 2,469 points this season, averaging 112.2 points per game, while securing 43.5 rebounds per contest. They assist on average 26.5 times per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA, while committing 12.7 turnovers per game. The Heat register an average of 16.4 personal fouls and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.3%.
Defensively, Miami allows 36.0% shooting from three-point territory and their opponents successfully convert 81.0% of free-throw attempts. They concede an average of 26.7 assists and 45.4 rebounds every game, ranking 21st and 24th in the league. The Heat are 8th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 109.3 points. Moreover, they force 15.2 turnovers per game, while opposing teams shoot 46.2% against them, ranking 10th in the NBA.
Free Prediction: Bet on Toronto (+10.5)
