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Raptors Snap Losing Streak with 106-96 Win Over Heat

12/17/2025

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Raptors Snap Streak

The Toronto Raptors ended their four-game losing streak with a 106-96 victory over the Miami Heat.
A 17-4 run in the fourth quarter secured the Raptors' lead.
Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 28 points.
Scottie Barnes posted a double-double.
The Raptors improved their three-point shooting, hitting 16 from beyond the arc to the Heat's nine, as they prepare for a stretch that includes the Milwaukee Bucks.

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VanVleet Reflects Impact

Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors guard, discussed his time with the team, noting Kawhi Leonard’s brief tenure and his quote, "I don’t want to be here."
VanVleet noted Leonard’s impact on his career and on others as Leonard led the team to a championship.
He suggested the Raptors could have won more if Leonard had stayed.
VanVleet said the sale process affected contract negotiations for himself, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby.

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Historical Context

The Toronto Raptors made history in 2019 by winning their first NBA Championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors 4-2. This victory marked the first time a non-U.S. team claimed the title, ending a 26-year championship drought for Toronto in major professional sports. Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 28.5 points per game in the Finals, played a pivotal role before leaving for the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason.

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Raptors Snap Streak

The Toronto Raptors ended their four-game losing streak with a 106-96 victory over the Miami Heat.
A 17-4 run in the fourth quarter secured the Raptors' lead.
Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 28 points.
Scottie Barnes posted a double-double.
The Raptors improved their three-point shooting, hitting 16 from beyond the arc to the Heat's nine, as they prepare for a stretch that includes the Milwaukee Bucks.

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