Raptors 128, Heat 114: Ingram Leads Toronto Win

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat 128-114 on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena, with Brandon Ingram leading the way with 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a strong all-around performance that helped Toronto improve to 45-35 on the season.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter: Toronto set the tone early and took a 32-26 lead after one. The Raptors were sharp offensively from the start, moving the ball well and finding efficient looks while keeping Miami from fully settling into rhythm.

Second quarter: The Raptors created separation in the second by outscoring the Heat 37-24. That stretch proved decisive. Toronto consistently got to the foul line, converted from the perimeter, and carried a 69-50 advantage into halftime.

Third quarter: Miami responded with its best offensive period, putting up 40 points in the third. Bam Adebayo helped drive that push, and the Heat cut into the margin by winning the quarter 40-33. Even so, Toronto still entered the fourth ahead 102-90.

Fourth quarter: Any chance of a full comeback was limited by Toronto’s steady closing period. The Raptors edged the Heat 26-24 in the final quarter, maintaining control with timely scoring and enough stops to secure the 14-point win.

Key performers

Toronto Raptors:
Brandon Ingram was the standout, finishing with 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He also led Toronto in assists and gave the offense a dependable half-court option throughout the night.

Collin Murray-Boyles led the Raptors with eight rebounds as Toronto finished with a 40-34 edge on the glass. As a team, the Raptors shot 51.2 percent from the field, 43.3 percent from three-point range, and 79.4 percent at the free throw line.

Miami Heat:
Bam Adebayo led Miami with 24 points and 11 rebounds while adding eight assists, delivering one of the Heat’s most complete performances of the night. Davion Mitchell added 11 assists as Miami totaled 35 assists as a team.

The Heat actually shot 56.1 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from three, but missed opportunities at the line hurt them. Miami went just 8-of-14 on free throws.

NerdSports Stat: Toronto won by 14 despite Miami shooting better from the field overall, thanks largely to a plus-19 advantage at the free throw line and six more rebounds.

Game analysis

This game turned on Toronto’s second quarter and its ability to manufacture extra value across the box score. While Miami was efficient from the floor, the Raptors made up the difference with volume and balance. Toronto attempted four more shots, grabbed six more rebounds, and made 19 more free throws than the Heat.

Ingram’s production gave Toronto a clear offensive centerpiece, but this result also reflected team execution. The Raptors assisted on 24 baskets, hit 13 threes, and maintained enough offensive pressure to prevent Miami’s third-quarter rally from changing the outcome.

For Miami, the playmaking numbers were encouraging. Thirty-five assists and 46 made field goals usually put a team in position to win. But the combination of a quiet second quarter, fewer rebounds, and a 57.1 percent night at the line left too much ground to recover.

Closing context

With the win, Toronto moved to 45-35 and strengthened its position heading into the final stretch of the Eastern Conference race. Miami dropped to 41-39, a result that adds pressure as the playoff picture tightens. For the Raptors, this was the kind of complete home performance that can matter in a close standings battle.

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