Toronto Raptors beat Miami Heat 106-96 in Miami with Ingram shining with 28 points in the NBA

The Toronto Raptors achieved an important victory away from home by defeating the Miami Heat 106 to 96 on the night of December 15, 2025, at Kaseya Center, in Miami. The game, which kicked off at 21:30 Flórida local time, attracted 19,600 spectators and marked the end of a difficult run for the visitors. Brandon Ingram was the highlight of the match, scoring 28 points to lead Raptors.

The Canadian team demonstrated efficiency in three-point shots, converting 40% of attempts, while Heat was at 29%. Os Raptors also controlled turnovers better in decisive moments, despite having committed 21 in total. Bam Adebayo, on Miami’s side, recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.

In the fourth quarter, Raptors opened a decisive advantage, winning the partial 32 to 19. Scottie Barnes contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, showing versatility on the court. The match was balanced in terms of rebounds, with both teams capturing 45.

Individual performance of leaders

Brandon Ingram finished the game with 28 points, making 9 of 19 shots from the field and all 5 free throws. Ele also added 5 rebounds and 5 assists, demonstrating an all-around impact. The winger was fundamental in the Raptors’s reaction in the second half.

For Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo led with 20 points and 10 rebounds, converting 7 of 13 shots. Norman Powell contributed 20 points, while Davion Mitchell added 12 points and 4 assists. The home team lacked greater precision in long-distance shots.

• Top scorers for Raptors: Ingram (28), Barnes (17), Quickley (15).
• Heat top scorers: Adebayo (20), Powell (20), Mitchell (12).

Collective match statistics

The Raptors made 48% of their shots from the field, compared to 42% for the Heat. The difference in three-point shots was crucial, with Toronto converting 16 of 40 attempts. Ambas the teams were tied in total rebounds, with 45 each.

Miami committed fewer turnovers (19 versus 21), but Raptors exploited points in transition better. The Canadian defense limited Heat to just 9 three-pointers, while forcing mistakes at key moments. The visitors also dominated the points in the paint, scoring 44 against 42.

Reaction in the final quarter

Raptors entered the final quarter winning by a narrow margin, but picked up the pace to win the partial 32-19. Ingram and Barnes combined for decisive points, while the defense blocked important attempts by Miami tried to react with Adebayo in the big box, but failed with the outside shots.

The victory helped Raptors improve their position in the Atlântico division. Heat, on the other hand, saw its streak at home interrupted. The game highlighted the importance of long-range shooting efficiency for Toronto.

Position in divisions

In the Atlântico division, the Raptors occupy second place with 16 wins and 11 losses. New York Knicks leads 18-7, followed by Boston and Philadelphia. The victory stopped a possible further drop in the rankings.

In the Sudeste division, Miami Heat is third at 14-12, behind Orlando and Atlanta. The defeat increased the pressure for the next home games. Ambas teams compete for tight positions in Conferência Leste.

Reserve Bank Highlights

The Raptors bench contributed significantly, with Jamal Shead recording 8 points and 10 assists. Gradey Dick added 10 points on efficient shooting. Sandro Mamukelashvili also helped with important triples.

By Heat, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Came off the bench to score 10 points and 4 rebounds. Dru Smith added 11 points, while Kel’el Ware grabbed 13 rebounds. The rotation of reserves was balanced, but not enough to overcome the visiting team’s starting lineup.

• Key contributions from bench Raptors: Shead (10 assists), Dick (10 points).
• Key contributions from bench Heat: Ware (13 rebounds), Smith (11 points).

Analysis of three-pointers

The Raptors converted 16 triples in 40 attempts, achieving a 40% success rate. Ingram made 5 of 7 on these plays, opening up spaces on the perimeter. Immanuel Quickley also contributed with important long-distance hits.

Heat was limited to 9 of 31 on triples, with just 29% efficiency. Essa difference directly impacted the final result. The Raptors defense contested the opponent’s external shots well throughout the match.

The visitors made better use of three-point opportunities in the third and fourth quarters. Miami relied more on inside plays with Adebayo. Essa tactical variation favored Toronto in closing the game.

Regular season context

The matchup was part of the NBA regular season, with the teams facing each other for the first time in the four-game series. Os Raptors improved their away record to 8-5. Heat maintained a good performance at home, but suffered a setback that night.

The match was refereed by Karl Lane, Kevin Cutler and Jonathan Sterling. Não there were technical or egregious incidents reported. The game flowed with intensity typical of Conferência Leste clashes.

Toronto demonstrated resilience by overcoming high turnovers with volume of shots. Miami struggled with rebounds, but failed on the outside conversion. The victory positions Raptors better for the next challenges.