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Raptors Edge Heat 99-90 in 2026 NBA Summer League
7/17/2026, 12:39:58 PM
Game Summary
On Thursday at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat 99-90 in a 2026 NBA Summer League matchup. Toronto built a 17-point halftime lead after a dominant 38-24 second quarter, but Miami rallied to tie the game at 80-all in the fourth. The Raptors reclaimed the lead with a three-pointer from first-round pick Allen Graves and sealed the win when Tyreke Key hit a late three to push the margin to 91-84 with 3:35 remaining.
Player Highlights
Allen Graves, the Raptors’ 19th-overall pick, led all scorers with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including four of six from three-point range, and added six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal. Seth Lundy contributed 19 points, while rookie Nate Bittle posted 13 points and seven rebounds. For Miami, guard Jahmir Young topped the game with 30 points and 12 rebounds; Tre White added 19 points and Tre Donaldson recorded 11 points with eight assists.
Statistical Overview
Toronto shot 44.9 % from the field and 42.9 % from three-point range, recording 26 assists against eight turnovers. Miami shot 41.3 % overall and 35.3 % from beyond the arc, with 18 assists and 15 turnovers. The Raptors out-scored the Heat in the paint, 42-32, and held a 25-20 advantage in the fourth quarter. Despite the victory, Toronto finished five points short of qualifying for the Summer League playoffs.
Verbatim Quote
"This game I just tried to be more aggressive with the ball in my hands and it worked out tonight." — Allen Graves, Rookie, Toronto Raptors
Implications
The win highlights Graves’ immediate impact as a first-round selection, but the Raptors’ failure to reach the playoff round underscores the competitive depth of the 2026 Summer League field and leaves the team seeking further development before the regular season.
