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

The Blazers won Sunday in Chicago, 113-102. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 23 points. That snapped a 5-game losing streak for the Blazers. Miami knocked off the Spurs Sunday at home, 128-107, behind 25 points from rookie Kel ‘El Ware.

The Portland Trail Blazers (14-28) visit the Miami Heat (21-20) on Tuesday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

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Portland led throughout the second half en route to a 116-107 win over Miami on Tuesday night.Anfernee Simons hit back-to-back 3-pointers midway through the sec

As one of the younger teams in the NBA, the Blazers have made strides this year, but they’re still far from ready to compete with playoff-level competition on a regular basis. Portland ranks 27th in the league in offensive rating (108.6), and nearly as poorly on the other end, sitting 26th in defensive rating (117.1).

For the second time in his career Damian Lillard comes to Portland as a member of the road team on Tuesday, Jan. 28 when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup.

Jimmy Butler is back from suspension. Again. Butler is expected to play for the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, after completing his second suspension of the month.

The latest on player health, status and injuries for the Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers before Thursday's matchup.

Getting healthy has presented some unexpected challenges for the Orlando Magic. Orlando has dropped six of its past seven games despite having its stars back in the mix, but the Magic feel like a turnaround is imminent as they head into a meeting with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.