Raptors Fall to Heat 129–105 in Preseason Opener
QUEBEC CITY — October 3, 2026 — The Toronto Raptors opened their 2026–27 preseason schedule Saturday night at Videotron Centre, but Miami controlled the game from the opening quarter and pulled away for a 129–105 victory.
Miami erupted for 41 points in the first quarter, establishing a commanding early advantage.
Toronto settled in during the second quarter, but the Heat carried a 76–55 lead into halftime.
The Raptors showed their best stretch after the break, outscoring Miami 25–19 in the third quarter, but the comeback stalled in the final period as the Heat restored control.
Raptors Standouts
Scottie Barnes provided an early spark, shooting 3-for-5 and scoring 6 points in limited action.
RJ Barrett finished with 6 points, while Jakob Poeltl added 4 points and contributed defensively.
Collin Murray-Boyles also made an impact in his limited minutes, going 2-for-3 from the field for 4 points.
Key Storyline
The biggest takeaway was Toronto’s offensive inconsistency.
The Raptors struggled to find their rhythm from outside, finishing the game shooting just 10 percent from three-point range in the available box-score figures.
Toronto also played without Kawhi Leonard, who was held out as he continues ramping up his conditioning.
Miami’s Fast Start
Miami’s new-look group immediately showed its potential.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut and helped create offense with his passing, while Miami received strong shooting from several players.
Tim Hardaway Jr. was perfect from the field in his brief appearance and scored 14 points overall.
What’s Next
For Toronto, the preseason opener was primarily about evaluating combinations and getting players back into game shape.
The Raptors will have another opportunity to build chemistry before their next NBA Canada Series matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 10 in Vancouver.
Final: Miami Heat 129, Toronto Raptors 105
Venue: Videotron Centre, Quebec City
