The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat met on Saturday night short several high-profile players. Jimmy Butler is the talk of the league after being suspended by the Heat. Both Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton sat out for the Blazers. The result was a fast-paced, energetic game in which both sides made plenty of mistakes, but didn’t suffer for lack of trying.
In the end, the Heat had a bit more depth and poise than the Blazers did, leading to a 119-98 Miami win. Tyler Herro was the leading scorer in the game with 32.
Player of the Game
Anfernee Simons shot 10-23 from the field, 7-14 from the arc for 28 total points.