Heat Snap Skid

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The Miami Heat snapped a four-game skid by beating the Toronto Raptors 120-111 in overtime on Friday night. Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, while Andrew Wiggins added 25 points. Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Heat guard Davion Mitchell scored 16 points against the team that traded him earlier this month. The Heat became the first road team to win in the four-game season series between the two teams.

RJ Barrett scored 29 points for Toronto, Immanuel Quickley had 23, and Scottie Barnes added 13. Gradey Dick had a career-high 10 rebounds for the Raptors, who lost for the sixth time in seven games. The Raptors erased a 14-point first-half deficit to take the lead in the final minute of regulation, but Wiggins tied it at 107-all by making three free throws after a costly foul by Barrett. In overtime, the Heat outscored the Raptors 13-4, with Adebayo scoring six points in the extra period.

The win was a significant one for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who won his 886th game and moved into third in NBA history in wins by a coach with one team. The Heat are now 26-28 on the season and are trying to push for a top-six spot and a guaranteed playoff berth. The Raptors, on the other hand, are 17-39 and remain in 13th place in the East. The two teams will play again on Sunday, with the Heat visiting Milwaukee and the Raptors hosting Phoenix.

Some key statistics from the game include:

• Heat: Tyler Herro (28 points, 7 assists), Andrew Wiggins (25 points, 8 rebounds), Bam Adebayo (19 points, 12 rebounds)
• Raptors: RJ Barrett (29 points), Immanuel Quickley (23 points), Scottie Barnes (13 points, 6 rebounds)

The game was a closely contested one, with both teams giving it their all. The Heat's defense was a key factor in their win, as they were able to hold the Raptors to just 4 points in overtime. The Heat's offense was also on point, with Herro and Wiggins leading the charge. The Raptors, on the other hand, were led by Barrett, who had a career-high 29 points.

The loss was a tough one for the Raptors, who had been playing well in the second half. However, they were unable to capitalize on their momentum and fell short in overtime. The Heat, on the other hand, were able to bounce back from a tough stretch and get a much-needed win. The two teams will look to build on this game as they head into their next matchups on Sunday.

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