Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.
Tyler Herro, who reported right-groin tightness. Prior to Tuesday, Herro -- who is averaging 24.0 points -- was the only Heat player who hadn't missed a game this season. Deni Avdija added 16 ...
Tyler Herro missed his first game of the season due to a groin injury, and in his absence, Miami Heat could not stop Chauncey Billups' Blazers. Led by Anfernee Simmons and center DeAndre Ayton, they earned their 15th win of the season by winning 116-107.
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.
Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers ... playing without leading scorer Tyler Herro, who missed his first game of the season because of groin tightness.