The Trail Blazers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 97-77. The Trail Blazers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love showed some love of his own to his father and Oregon Ducks basketball legend, Stan Love before facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton had one of his best all-around games Tuesday night at the Miami Heat, drawing praise from coach Chauncey Billups. Ayton scored 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds during a 116-107 victory to start a three-game trip.

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).

Totals 41-93 11-12 107. 3-Point Goals_Portland 15-43 (Simons 6-12, Grant 3-8, Henderson 2-5, Sharpe 2-6, Banton 1-5, Avdija 1-6, Ayton 0-1), Miami 14-42 (Robinson 6-12, Larsson 2-4, Ware 2-6 ...

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