The Toronto Raptors started their game against the Miami Heat with a quick start. They slowed down a bit during the middle of the game. At the end of the game, they were able to pull out a close victory over the Heat, 98-90. The Raptors now hold a 2-2 record on the season. All of their games so far have been close. Their two victories were a three-point win and an eight-point win.
Some Anniversary love from da guys @pskills43 @FredVanVleet 🖤 pic.twitter.com/GWpCZIoHO2
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 24, 2022
Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse spoke on how tough the Eastern Conference in postgame.
“The East is not for the faint-hearted,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.
Deep in our bag, like it’s fries at the bottom pic.twitter.com/x35Zc5aYgh
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 24, 2022
Fred VanVleet led the way for the Raptors. VanVleet scored 24 points on 6 for 16 shooting from the field. He knocked down 4 for 6 from behind the three-point line. VanVleet also grabbed four rebounds and dished out nine assists. VanVleet spoke postgame about all the Raptors close games to start the season.
803 3PTS & Counting for @FredVanVleet 👌 pic.twitter.com/jsrczUqTIJ
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 25, 2022
“I think until we smooth the ship out a little bit, we’re going to be in a lot of close games,” VanVleet said. “Coming down the stretch, you’ve got to be able to execute.”
More Raptors Contributions
- Pascal Siakim scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out six assists.
- Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points, grabbed one rebound, and dished out two assists.
- Chris Boucher scored 10 points and grabbed two rebounds.
- Precious Achiuwa scored 10 points, grabbed 22 rebounds, and dished out two assists.
Historic night for @PreciousAchiuwa 🔥
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 25, 2022
With his 22 rebounds tonight, Precious achieved a Career-High in rebounds and is the first Raptor to record 20+ rebounds off the bench pic.twitter.com/17izI0GdO8
The Toronto Raptors travel back home to Toronto to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, 10/26. Tip-off from Scotiabank Arena is at 7:30 pm Eastern.
YESSIR 👏 pic.twitter.com/e51yPqCED2
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) October 25, 2022