The Portland Trail Blazers have been playing very strong of late, winning five of their last six games overall. Despite this, the team is still expected to be s

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.

The Blazers won Sunday in Chicago, 113-102. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 23 points. That snapped a 5-game losing streak for the Blazers. Miami knocked off the Spurs Sunday at home, 128-107, behind 25 points from rookie Kel ‘El Ware.

The Trail Blazers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 97-77. The Trail Blazers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

The Portland Trail Blazers (14-28) visit the Miami Heat (21-20) on Tuesday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

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As one of the younger teams in the NBA, the Blazers have made strides this year, but they’re still far from ready to compete with playoff-level competition on a regular basis. Portland ranks 27th in the league in offensive rating (108.6), and nearly as poorly on the other end, sitting 26th in defensive rating (117.1).

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

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The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup.