Update: Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III are available. Toumani Camara and Kris Murry are out. Miami guard Tyler Herro is out.
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The Portland Trail Blazers start a three-game trip Tuesday at the Miami Heat.
The Heat visited Portland on Jan. 11 and left with a 119-98 win.
Miami dominated without Jimmy Butler, who recently returned from a suspension.
The Heat lost three consecutive games after defeating the Blazers but won 128-107 over San Antonio on Sunday.
Portland snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 win Sunday over the Bulls. But can the Blazers come up with such a defensive effort against Miami?
Prediction: Prediction: Tyler Herro scored 32 points at Portland, and Bam Adebayo had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Add Butler to that mix, and the Blazers would need to fix every single issue they have to win, or hope that Miami has an off night. The Blazers are 5-16 on the road this season and will likely add another loss to their record.
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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT MIAMI HEAT
What: Trail Blazers (14-28) at Heat (21-20), 4:30 p.m., Tuesday.
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami.
Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).
TV channel: KATU (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Xfinity: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).
How to Watch: Rip City TV Network. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with the help of an HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). These antennas are very easy to install and cost around $20. You can purchase one at your local Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or buy one online at Walmart or from Amazon and have it shipped quickly to your home. Here are some instructions on how to set up an HDTV antenna on your television or other display. You can find out more about which channel Rip City TV Network is on in your area by using the channel finder here.
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ODDS (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)
Moneyline: POR +470 | MIA -650
Spread: POR +11.5 | Over/Under: 219.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Anfernee Simons (right elbow strain) and Robert Williams III (left ankle soreness) are available. Toumani Camara (illness), Kris Murray (chest contusion), Donovan Clingan (right ankle sprain), Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) and Rayan Rupert (G-League assignment) are out.
Heat: Bam Adebayo (lower back contusion) is available. eKeshad Johnson (left shoulder inflammation), Tyler Herro (right groin tightness), Josh Richardson (right heal inflammation) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery) are out.
NEXT UP
The Blazers continue their three-game trip with a 4 p.m. game Thursday at the Orlando Magic (23-21), followed by a 4 p.m. game Friday at the Charlotte Hornets (11-28).
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