Post-Game Grades: Miami Heat Survive Toronto Raptors Attack

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Miami Heat. NORRIS COLE. C. Since his “break-out” game on opening night, Cole hasn’t been nearly as aggressive. Tonight, we saw a lot more Chalmers and Napier late. <em></em><em>Stats</em><em>: 2-5 (1-3 3FG) for 5 points, 0 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers in 28:59.</em>. PG

DWYANE WADE. A. Wade started the game 4-4, continuing his hot streak from Saturday’s win against the 76ers. He found a home in the post, was finding teammates in position to score and grabbing rebounds with the absence of Chris Andersen (ribs). For those who questioned if he could play in back-to-backs, this more than answered that for the time being. <em>Stats</em><em>: 7-11 (1-1 3FG, 4-6 FT) for 19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks in 31:20. </em>. SG. Miami Heat

A. This was the best offensive game for Deng this season. He was aggressive while still playing off Wade and Bosh. He found ways to get open by timing his cuts to the basket for easy points. Things like that will be important as the Heat look to improve their ball movement from last season. He also drew the tough defensive assignment of Terrence Ross, and held him to just six points. <em>Stats</em><em>: 8-14 (0-2 3FG) for 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 36:53.</em>. SF. Miami Heat. LUOL DENG

Miami Heat. SHAWNE WILLIAMS. B. Another strong offensive game for Williams. After taking five 3-pointers against the 76ers, Williams shot seven from beyond the arc. He’s Miami’s bulk 3-point shooter. For now. <em>Stats: </em><em>5-10 (3-7 3FG) for 16 points, 5 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 28:22. </em>. PF

C. Miami Heat. CHRIS BOSH. A. The Bosh All-NBA Tour continues. It’s not just his scoring, but everything else he’s doing, too. Up 104-98 with 1:01 left, Bosh grabbed an offensive rebound off a Williams miss. Wade ended up with the ball and forced the foul to go to the free-throw line to extend the lead to 105-98. <em>Stats</em><em>: 5-13 (1-2 3FG, 10-13 FT) for 21 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal in 37:53.</em>

B. Chalmers only made 30% of his shots, but he needs to be aggressive in this offense and his 10 shots was a good sign. Take a look at his shot chart.  <a href=. G. Miami Heat. MARIO CHALMERS

B. Napier played a lot during the final period of a close game. That says a lot about how much Erik Spoelstra trusts him. He made a veteran move when he recieved the inbounds pass late in the game. The Raptors trapped him, and he passed the ball through the defenders legs to find Bosh–who got fouled. <em>Stats</em><em>: 2-3 (1-2 3FG) for 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers in 17:04.</em>. PG. Miami Heat. SHABAZZ NAPIER

C-. He missed a free-throw and tore his shirt in half. <em>Stats</em><em>: 1-2 for 2 points, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover in 7:49.</em>. PF. Miami Heat. JOSH MCROBERTS

JAMES ENNIS. D. Not a lot of run tonight and he was shown up by the athletic wings of Toronto. Once McRoberts and Danny Granger get going, he looks to be pushed out of the rotation. <em>Stats: 1-1 (1-1 3FG) for 3 points, 1 rebound, 0 assists in 8:14.</em>. SF. Miami Heat

D. On a night when Andersen and Udonis Haslem were inactive, Hamilton got his chance in the main power rotation. He was abused on defense and didn’t offer much on offense. He’s not the guy the Heat want to roll with as their third big. <em>Stats</em><em>: 1-1 for 2 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 block in 18:17.</em>. C. Miami Heat. JUSTIN HAMILTON