Brandon Ingram led the Toronto Raptors to a 106-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night, ending a four-game losing streak for the Raptors while extending Miami’s skid to five games. Ingram’s 28 points, including five three-pointers, highlighted a strong team performance that saw Toronto take control in the fourth quarter.

Key Moments in the Game

Miami suffered an early blow when forward Nikola Jovic left the game with an elbow injury in the first quarter. Jovic had just entered the game when he was fouled hard by Collin Murray-Boyles, leaving the Heat without one of their key contributors. The Raptors capitalized on the setback to dominate the final quarter.

Trailing by five early in the fourth, Toronto went on a 17-2 run to seize the lead for good. A Jamal Shead three-pointer with 7:31 remaining put the Raptors ahead 91-81, and despite Miami narrowing the deficit to four points in the final minutes, Toronto’s composure closed out the game. Shead’s floating jumper and Scottie Barnes’ putback layup sealed the victory.

Raptors’ Standout Performers

• Brandon Ingram: 28 points, 5-of-7 from three
• Scottie Barnes: 17 points, 10 rebounds
• Immanuel Quickley: 15 points
• Sandro Mamukelashvili: 11 points
• Gradey Dick: 10 points

The Raptors made a total of 16 three-pointers, showcasing their offensive efficiency and depth even in the absence of RJ Barrett, who has been out since November 23 with a sprained right knee. Barrett, Toronto’s third-leading scorer averaging 19.4 points per game, began on-court workouts Monday as reported by coach Darko Rajakovic.

Miami Heat Struggle Without Key Players

For the Heat, Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo scored 20 points each, while Davion Mitchell added 12. The team also played without Tyler Herro, who sat out due to a right toe contusion. Notably, this was the first game of the season in which Miami scored fewer than 100 points, highlighting Toronto’s defensive effectiveness.

What’s Next for Both Teams

• Toronto Raptors: Travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
• Miami Heat: Visit the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

With this win, the Raptors halt their losing streak and regain momentum in the Eastern Conference, while the Heat aim to regroup and overcome injuries as they seek to end their five-game slide.