Slow start, no Jakob Poeltl costs Toronto Raptors in 120-111 overtime loss

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett drives to the net on Miami Heat's Kel'el Ware, right, and Andrew Wiggins, left, during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, February 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors were missing two things against the Miami Heat: a solid effort in the first quarter and Jakob Poeltl.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 23 of his 29 points after halftime as the Toronto Raptors rallied against the Heat but ultimately lost to Miami 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Barrett was held scoreless in the first quarter as Toronto trailed by as many as 14 in the frame.

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