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Blazers Rout Heat 116-107: Simons & Ayton Fuel Dominant Performance

Miami, FL – January 22, 2025 – The Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 116-107 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, led by strong performances from Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton.

Simons poured in 24 points, while Ayton recorded a double-double with 22 and 15 rebounds, dominating the paint. Jerami Grant chipped in with 18 points, and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who avenged a 60-point loss to the Heat in their previous matchup.1

Shaedon Sharpe contributed 12 points, while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton each added 11.2

Rookie Kel’el Ware impressed for the Heat with 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Duncan Robinson finished with 22 points. However, the Heat struggled without leading scorer Tyler Herro, who missed his first game of the season due to groin tightness. Jimmy Butler was held to 13 points.

The Blazers extended their lead to double digits in the third quarter with a decisive 21-8 run, fueled by Ayton's dominance inside.

The Heat made a late surge, cutting the deficit to five points, but the Blazers held on to secure the victory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Blazers' Efficiency: The Blazers displayed impressive ball security, committing their first turnover with over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. This marked their first turnover-free half since January 16, 2019.
  • Heat's 3-Point Woes: After a hot start from beyond the arc, the Heat missed 19 consecutive three-pointers before finally breaking the drought late in the third quarter.
  • Key Moment: Grant's three-pointer and Ayton's layup in the final minute of the first half gave the Blazers a crucial lead that they would not relinquish.

Key Stat: The Blazers' efficient shooting from deep, connecting on 6 of 12 three-pointers in the third quarter, played a significant role in building their commanding lead.

Up Next:

The Trail Blazers will travel to Orlando to face the Magic on Thursday night, while the Heat will head to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks.

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