Raptors vs Heat 8/3/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Monday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat from Walt Disney World Resort. The Raptors (47-18) are riding a five-game winning streak and lead Boston by four games for second place in the East. On Saturday, Toronto exploded for 66 points during the second half of an impressive 107-92 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.

All-Star G Kyle Lowry poured in a game-high 33 points to go along with 14 rebounds and six assists. Pascal Siakam chipped in 15 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors.

The Miami Heat are 18 games above .500 overall and hold a two-game lead over Indiana for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Miami outscored Denver by 16 points during the third quarter to pull away for a 125-105 victory. The Heat assisted on 29 of their 40 made field goals and shot a sizzling 56 percent from the floor.

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo led all scorers with 22 points apiece on a combined 13-for-23 shooting performance. Kelly Olynyk contributed 20 points and five rebounds in 24 minutes off the Heat bench.