Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29.

Portland led throughout the second half en route to a 116-107 win over Miami on Tuesday night.Anfernee Simons hit back-to-back 3-pointers midway through the sec

The Miami Heat (19-17) heads into a road game against Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers (13-24) at Moda Center on Saturday, with the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.The Heat head into this

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat NBA game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Anfernee Simons scored a game-high 24 points and Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers outran the host Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.

With Murray sidelined Tuesday, the Trail Blazers should lean on Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija from the starting lineup. Scoot Henderson appears to be a prime candidate for increased run, while the versatile Dalano Banton could pick up extra minutes from Portland's bench.

Andre Snellings breaks down Thursday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the nine-game slate.

Scottie Barnes had 25 points for the Toronto Raptors, including a key basket in the end, to beat the Atlanta Hawks by three points in their NBA clash.

The full injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic heading into their Jan. 23 matchup, including an important update on Franz Wagner.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil , Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

It’s not just the culture that’s taken a hit with all the Jimmy Butler drama. The Heat have been paying the price on the court, too. “If the season ended Thursday, the Heat would have to win twice in the play-in just to reach the playoffs as the No.