The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday to begin a three-game trip.
On January 11, the Heat traveled to Portland and won 119-98.
Without Jimmy Butler, who just got back from a suspension, Miami dominated.
After upsetting the Blazers, the Heat dropped three straight games, but on Sunday they defeated San Antonio 128-107.
Portland defeated the Bulls 113-102 on Sunday to end a five-game losing run. Can the Blazers, however, mount such a defense against Miami?
Forecast:Prediction: Bam Adebayo finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Tyler Herro scored 32 points against Portland. When Butler is included, the Blazers would either need to resolve every problem they have or hope Miami has a bad night in order to win. This season, the Blazers have a 5-16 road record and will probably suffer another defeat.
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In the Trail Blazers’ victory over the Bulls, Scoot Henderson produced his most significant scoring performance to date.
Shaedon Sharpe of the Trail Blazers handles losing his starting position well.
At Miami Heat, the Portland Trail Blazers
What: Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Trail Blazers (14–28) at. Heat (21–20).
Where: Miami’s Kaseya Center.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
TV channel: KATU (Portland, antenna: 2.2). Xfinity: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV.KUNP (antenna: 47.1). 16, 302, 1170 Xfinity. Spectrum: 184; DirecTV: 47.
Rip City TV Network is the way to watch. An HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland) will allow you to watch this game live for free even if you don’t have cable. These antennas cost about $20 and are very simple to install. You may get one at your neighborhood Fred Meyer or Bi-Mart, or you can buy one online from Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered right to your house. Here are some guidelines for configuring an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. Use the channel finder here to learn more about the channel that Rip City TV Network is available on in your area.
DraftKings/Oregon Lottery (ODDS)
Moneyline: MIA -650 | POR +470
Over/Under: 219.5 | Spread: POR +11.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Robert Williams III (left ankle soreness), Kris Murray (chest contusion), and Anfernee Simons (right elbow strain) are all suspect.Rayan Rupert (G-League assignment), Donovan Clingan (right ankle sprain), and Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) are not playing.
Heat: Keshad Johnson (left shoulder irritation) and Bam Adebayo (lower back contusion) are available.Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery) and Josh Richardson (right heal inflammation) are not available.
UPCOMING
The Blazers will play the Orlando Magic (23–21) at 4 p.m. on Thursday to continue their three-game trip, and then the Charlotte Hornets (11-28) at 4 p.m. on Friday.
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