I predicted the Heat would be the Raptors’ nightmare matchup — I was dead wrong

Writer Chris Lambert admits his preseason prediction that the Miami Heat would be a playoff nightmare matchup for the Toronto Raptors was incorrect. Despite entering the season with high expectations around a frontcourt featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Miami has struggled out of the gate to a 4-6 record through their first 10 games.

Lambert argues that Miami's offense lacks spacing and their defense ranks among the NBA's fifth-worst, undermining their perceived threat. He also notes that Miami's bench is the fifth-lowest scoring in the league, claiming the Raptors have the defensive personnel—including Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard—to neutralize Antetokounmpo.