SB Nation Tampa Bay - Miami Heat 107, Portland Trail Blazers 93
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2012-03-01T23:57:14-05:00
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2012-03-01T23:57:14-05:00
2012-03-01T23:57:14-05:00
Heat Vs. Trail Blazers Score Update: LeBron James And Dwyane Wade Brilliant As Miami Leads By 18 At Half
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<p>The <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> are looking to win their ninth game in a row, with the previous eight victories all coming by double digits. There's still 24 minutes of basketball left in Portland on Thursday night, but they appear to be well on their way to another impressive victory. The first half was yet another dynamic offensive show, with All-Stars <span>LeBron James</span> and Dwyane wade scoring 41 of the Heat's 60 first half points. On the defensive end, Miami held the Trail Blazers to just 42 points for an 18-point lead heading into the locker room.</p>
<p>Wade is nine of 14 from the field for 22 points, racing up-and-down the floor with James to set the pace of the game yet again. James has been extremely efficient from the floor, hitting of seven of ten attempts for 19 points. His shooting percentage continues to be bolstered by the ability to consistently get buckets at the rim and on the break. Playing without <span>Chris Bosh</span> who is away for personal reasons, James and Wade will need to continue the contributions in the second half to keep Miami's double digit lead in-tact.</p>
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Brendan Porath
2012-03-01T23:42:40-05:00
2012-03-01T23:42:40-05:00
VIDEO: LeBron James And Dwyane Wade Convert Yet Another Highlight Alley-Oop
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> are playing their best basketball of the season, and have dominated the NBA for the past month. Each game seems to bring one alley-oop highlight after another, with <span>LeBron James</span> and <span>Dwyane Wade</span> putting on a nightly show. Each has been the beneficiary of one another's brilliant passes this season. On Thursday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a> they pulled off yet another incredible dunk although the degree of difficulty was not quite as high on this one. That didn't take away from the highlight worthiness, as James emphatically slammed it through with one hand.</p>
<p>An animated gif and video of the alley-oop after the jump:</p>
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Brendan Porath
2012-03-01T19:48:52-05:00
2012-03-01T19:48:52-05:00
Miami Heat Visit Portland Trail Blazers: Injury Report And Starting Lineup
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<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a>:</b></p>
<p><b>Injuries:</b></p>
<p>No injuries reported.</p>
<p><b>Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)</b></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Point guard – <span>Mario Chalmers</span> (11.1, 2.5, 3.6, 1.3, 0.2)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Shooting guard – <span>Dwyane Wade</span> (22.4, 4.4, 4.8. 1.7, 1.4)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Small forward – <span>LeBron James</span> (27.4, 8.1, 6.8, 1.8, 0.7)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Power forward – <span>Chris Bosh</span> (18.4, 8.3, 2.0, 0.9, 0.8)</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Center – <span>Joel Anthony</span> (3.0, 4.3, 0.1, 0.4, 1.2)</p>
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<p><b>Key off the bench:</b></p>
<p><span>Udonis Haslem</span> is averaging 26 minutes per game, and is averaging six points and eight rebounds per night.</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a>:</b></p>
<p>Former Heat center <span>Kurt Thomas</span> was kicked in the head early in last night's loss against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a> and did not return. He has been diagnosed with a mild concussion. Another Blazer center, <span>Greg Oden</span>, had microfracture surgery on his left knee earlier this week.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><b>Injuries:</b></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><b>Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)</b></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><b></b><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Point guard - <span>Jamal Crawford</span> (14.4, 2.1, 4.0, 0.9, 0.3)</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Shooting guard - <span>Nicolas Batum</span> (13.7, 4.4, 1.2, 1.0, 1.1) </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Small forward - <span>Gerald Wallace</span> (13.4, 6.4, 2.8, 1.5, 0.6)</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Power forward - <span>LaMarcus Aldridge</span> (22.2, 8.3, 2.6, 1.0, 0.8)</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Center - <span>Marcus Camby</span> (4.0, 9.3, 2.1, 0.8, 1.5)</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><b>Key off the bench:</b></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;"><span>Wesley Matthews</span> averages 12 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal per game. Not currently part of the starting unit, he has started 30 games this season. He is shooting 35% from outside.</p>
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Kevin Kraczkowski
2012-03-01T14:27:09-05:00
2012-03-01T14:27:09-05:00
Miami Heat Visit Portland Trail Blazers: Facts And Figures
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<p>The Heat come to Portland as owners of a 14-32 lifetime record against the Blazers. Riding an eight game winning streak, the big three and their supporting cast are all having great seasons. The Blazers come into tonight’s matchup after dropping one in Denver less than 24 hours ago, 104-95 against the Nuggets.</p>
<p><strong>Common Thread:</strong><br>
Heat forward Juwan Howard played 73 games for Portland in 2009-10, averaging six points, five rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes per game.</p>
<p>Miami guard James Jones played 58 games for Portland in 2007-08, averaging eight points and three rebounds in 22 minutes per game.</p>
<p>Portland forward Kurt Thomas played 92 games for the Heat over two seasons in the mid-90’s averaging nine points and six rebounds in 22 minutes per game.</p>
<p><strong>Team Milestones:</strong></p>
<p>Joel Anthony plays in his 279th game today, moving him past Dan Majerle into 14th all-time.<br>
Four more field goals will move LeBron James into 14th all-time, passing Steve Smith with 1,088. Eight more free throws will move him past Kevin Edwards, into 11th with 736. Two more assists will move him past Brian Shaw into 13th with 782.<br>
With his next three pointer, James Jones will pass James Posey into 13th all-time with 215.</p>
<p><strong>Team Leaders:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Heat:</strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">PPG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 27.4<br>
Dwyane Wade – 22.4<br>
Chris Bosh – 18.4</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">RPG</span>:</strong><br>
Chris Bosh – 8.3<br>
LeBron James, Udonis Haslem – 8.1</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">APG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 6.8<br>
Dwyane Wade – 4.8<br>
Mario Chalmers – 3.6</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">SPG</span>:</strong><br>
LeBron James – 1.8<br>
Dwyane Wade – 1.7<br>
Mario Chalmers – 1.3</p>
<p><strong><span class="caps">BPG</span>:</strong><br>
Dwyane Wade – 1.4<br>
Joel Anthony – 1.2<br>
Chris Bosh – 0.8</p>
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Kevin Kraczkowski
2012-03-01T08:12:27-05:00
2012-03-01T08:12:27-05:00
Miami Heat Visit Portland Trail Blazers: Game 35 Preview
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<p>Miami looks to extend their current eight game winning streak and keep up with the OKC Thunder. The Trail Blazers may have something to say about that.</p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; "></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Miami had won eight straight games prior to the All-star break, and is coming off a 102-88 victory over the <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a> last week. This is the first game of a three game Western Conference swing, continuing on to face the <a style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " href="https://www.slcdunk.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Utah Jazz</a> on Friday, and the <a style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Lakers</a> on Sunday.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">The Blazers visited the <a href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Nuggets</a> last night. Tonight is the first game of a three game homestand. They host the <a href="https://www.canishoopus.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> on Saturday and the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a> on Monday.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Miami is 12-5 on the road, Portland is 13-5 at home.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; color: #333333; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">The teams last faced each other on March 8th, last year in Miami, with the Blazers earning a 105-96 victory. <span>LaMarcus Aldridge</span> led six Blazers in double figures with 26, including <span>Gerald Wallace</span> off the bench, who scored 22 with nine rebounds. Dwayne Wade led all scorers with 38 points, along with six rebounds, five assists, and two blocked shots. <span>LeBron James</span> narrowly missed a triple double, scoring 31 with 11 rebounds and eight assists. Miami coach <span>Erik Spoelstra</span> spoke after the game about Miami's fifth consecutive loss, their longest such streak of the season,</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; ">"Frankly, we don't have a lot of answers how to get over this hump. The only thing we can do is keep grinding and not let go of the rope."</span></p>
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<p>Miami Heat vs Portland Trailblazers - NBA Full Highlights - March 8,2011 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=4HJ7PEegBMU">Pete75227</a>)</p>
<p>Miami beat the New York Knicks in Miami just prior to the All-Star break, 102-88. <span>Chris Bosh</span> led the Heat with 25 points and eight rebounds, <span>Dwyane Wade</span> added 22 points with five rebounds and five assists, and LeBron James pitched in 20 with nine rebounds and eight assists. <span>Carmelo Anthony</span> led five Knicks in double figures with 19 points. Spoelstra spoke later about limiting <span>Jeremy Lin</span> to eight points on one-of-11 shooting with eight turnovers,</p>
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<p>New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Highlights 2/23/2012 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cbKHV5-VCs">billingshmin</a>)</p>
<p>The Trail Blazers visited the Denver Nuggets last night, dropping a 104-95 decision. <span>Jamal Crawford</span> led five Blazers in double figures with 21 points, including 5-of-9 from outside, along with five rebounds and five assists, while LaMarcus Aldridge pitched in 20 points and nine rebounds in the loss. <span>Ty Lawson</span> led seven Nuggets in double figures with 18 points along with nine assists. Four players grabbed at least nine rebounds in a remarkable show of balance throughout Denver's roster.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Miami:</strong> 27-7, first in the Southeast Division, first in the Eastern Conference, second in the NBA, on pace for 52-14. Last five: W-W-W-W-W</font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Portland Trail Blazers:</strong> 18-17, tied for third in the Northwest Division, tied for ninth in the Western Conference, tied for 15th in the NBA, on pace for 34-32. Last five: L-W-L-W-L</font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Season series</strong>: 0-0</font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">All-time series:</strong> Portland, 32-14</font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></font><font style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">GameTime:</strong> 10:30 ET</font></p>
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