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A new challenge. A new lineup. A new distraction. Add it all up and it turned into a new definition of disappointment as the Miami Heat opened the second half of their season with a 116-107 loss Tuesday night to the Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center,

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.

Tyler Herro will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday as the Miami Heat go to battle with the Portland Trail Blazers.

During an up-and-down season with trade deadline questions abounding, the Warriors still believe they have what it takes to regain championship-level momentum.

Terry Rozier had 20 points, Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and Nikol Jovic added 14 to help the Heat snap a three-game losing streak. Miami closed the first half with an 11-0 run to take a five-point lead at 46-41,

Rookie Kel'el Ware scored 25 points to match his season high, Duncan Robinson added 21 on 5-of-7 3-shooting and the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-107 on Sunday.

Rookie Kel'el Ware scored 25 points to match his season high, Duncan Robinson added 21 on 5-of-7 3-shooting and the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-107 on Sunday.