After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, the Raptors look much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 98-87. The Raptors came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

The Toronto Raptors saw RJ Barrett explode for 37 points in an upset victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night

The Miami Heat are spending $20,948,342 per win while the Toronto Raptors are spending $32,979,467 per win Ohio State should still be safely in the field despite its loss to Michigan while Texas can also feel good after beating Texas A&M.

The Miami Heat may be without forward Kevin Love tonight against the Toronto Raptors. He is listed as questionable because of a back injury. Here's the full injury report: INJURY REPORT HEAT Jimmy Butler: Probable - Back Josh Christopher: Out - G League Kevin Love: Questionable - Back Duncan Robinson: Probable - Glute Terry Rozier: Probable - Foot Keshad Johnson: Out - G League The Heat and Raptors meet for the first of three matchups this regular season and Miami’s fourth NBA Cup game.

The Celtics should easily win this contest even if both of those players sit out, so long as (per usual), they take their opponent seriously.