The Portland Trailblazers (15-28) completely overwhelmed the Miami Heat (21-21), pulling off a 116-107 upset on January 22.
Miami Heat Top Performers:
Kel’el Ware 20 PTS | 15 REB | 2 BLK | 44.0 FPS
Ware’s recent strong play has earned him a starting spot today. He’s continued to impress, scoring 20+ points for the second-straight game and maintaining his excellent defensive numbers for his position.
Duncan Robinson 22 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 35.0 FPS
Robinson has been on fire in his last two games, scoring 21+ points and hitting 5+ threes, along with 5 rebounds. He’s likely to continue this momentum with the team desperately needing an offensive boost.
Nikola Jovic 12 PTS | 4 REB | 8 AST | 27.8 FPS
Jovic has been a well-rounded player in his last four games, scoring around 12 points, hitting 2+ threes, grabbing decent rebounds, and putting up encouraging assists.
Jimmy Butler 13 PTS | 4 REB | 8 AST | 27.8 FPS
Butler’s assist numbers have been a pleasant surprise in his last two games, but he remains a fantasy risk due to his issues along with his expected minimal production.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. 8 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST | 17.7 FPS
Jaquez has been a consistent contributor in terms of steals and shooting efficiency, but his overall production has been underwhelming in his last six games, scoring around 8-11 points with few rebounds and assists.
Portland Trailblazers Top Performers:
DeAndre Ayton 22 PTS | 11-14 FG | 15 REB | 45.0 FPS
Ayton has been a reliable rebounder this month, and his production has been fantastic in his last three games, with an average of 17.0 points and 11.6 rebounds on 59.5% shooting. But his current status is uncertain after seemingly getting hurt in the final minutes of the game.
Deni Avdija 16 PTS | 10 REB | 5 AST | 40.5 FPS
Avdija has been a force since returning from a three-game absence, recording 15+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 2+ steals in his last two games. But his three-point shooting still needs work.
Anfernee Simons 24 PTS | 6-12 3PT | 3 AST | 35.3 FPS
Simons finally snapped out of his three-game shooting slump, where he averaged just 8.0 points on a dismal 33/29 shooting split. He’s back to his old ways, having dropped 22+ points and hit 4+ threes six times this month.
Jerami Grant 18 PTS | 2 REB | 2 BLK | 27.9 FPS
Grant has been trying to find his rhythm since returning from a nine-game absence, though he’s still managed 15+ points in his last two games, while reliably recording blocks.
Scoot Henderson 11 PTS | 2 REB | 8 AST | 23.4 FPS
Henderson’s recent surge, averaging 25.3 points, 4.0 threes, 7.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in his last four games, has cooled off slightly. He still put up a decent line today, though the team’s starters returning to form should continue to impact his production moving forward. But he’s likely to remain in the starting lineup.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Bam Adebayo 12 PTS | 5-10 FG | 10 REB
Bam notched his 22nd double-double of the season and had a hot start to the month, but his performance has been on a steady decline since. He’s still rebounding well but is expected to be more of an impactful offensive player.
