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MIAMI — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107. 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, 2024. Shaedon Sharpe had 12 points while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton finished with 11 each. Rookie Kel'el Ware had 20 points and 16 rebounds and Duncan Robinson finished with 22 points for the Heat, playing without leading scorer Tyler Herro, out because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13.
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