Lowry managed 18 points (7-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six assists, four rebounds and three steals over 47 minutes in Thursday’s 96-92 Game 2 overtime victory over the Heat.

The final stat line belied the struggles that Lowry encountered yet again from the field, as he was only able to slightly improve on his 23 percent success rate from Game 1. The veteran point guard was able to mask some of his difficulties with success in key moments, as he hit two jumpers within the final 45 seconds to help insure the game went into overtime. He did continue providing solid contributions across the stat sheet, including on the defensive end, where he posted his second straight game with a trio of steals. Lowry and backcourt mate DeMar DeRozan will have to up their offensive game in order for the Raptors to have a chance of keeping their winning ways going as the series shifts to Miami for Game 3.