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 head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Blazers are 14-28, which puts them in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Heat are 21-20, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

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.