Heat Blow Out Blazers, 142-82
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 142-82, at Kasyea Center on Friday.

While this wasn't necessarily a wire-to-wire win for Miami, it was the most lopsided result of the season. The Heat won all four individual quarters by double-digit margins, leading by at least 30 points for the entirety of the second half. Miami shot 59 percent from the field and 54 percent from three-point range while holding Portland to 40 percent from the field and 17 percent from long range. The Heat also recorded 41 assists to eight turnovers, while the Trail Blazers had 20 assists to 23 turnovers.

The Trail Blazers (19-55) were led by Scoot Henderson, collecting 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals. Deandre Ayton amassed 18 points and eight rebounds. Kris Murray amassed 11 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Dalano Banton led the bench with 12 points, nine rebounds and two assists.

The Heat (40-33) were led by Terry Rozier, tallying 22 points, three rebounds and six assists. Bam Adebayo accrued 21 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Patty Mills scored 17 points, while Jimmy Butler had eight points, four rebounds and eight assists. Thomas Bryant led the bench with 26 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Haywood Highsmith totaled 20 points and six boards.

On deck for Miami is a road matchup with the Washington Wizards on Sunday. As for Portland, they return to action on Monday in a road meeting with the Orlando Magic.
Posted on: 3/29/2024 7:27 PM
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