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Summary

. Riley struggled to fill Ha Da Wei's role, leaving Mourning as the only paint defender. Yang Rui did not substitute and let Mai Di handle the ball, despite his diminished ability to break double teams. However, Mai Di excelled, scoring 18 points in a quarter and impressively dunking after cutting through the defense. Ka Te, by contrast, had a lackluster performance with only 3 points. In the second quarter, the Raptors adjusted their strategy with a dual backcourt and a more dynamic offensive approach. Ka Te, now in a supporting role, focused on passing while others exploited mismatches against the Heat's defense. The Raptors' lead widened, prompting the Heat to substitute in Mourning and Ha Da Wei. Mai Di continued to shine in the second half, while Ka Te's selflessness limited his scoring potential. When Mai Di faced stronger defense, Ka Te stepped up to score effectively. By the end of the third quarter, the Raptors led 88 to 65. In the final quarter, the Raptors secured a decisive victory, winning 112 to 88, with Mai Di scoring 34 points and contributing to the team's overall strong performance. The Heat's interior players had decent numbers, but their outside shooters struggled significantly. In the post-game press conference, Yang Rui emphasized the importance of adapting player roles for the team's success and expressed confidence in the Raptors' potential to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference. .

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