Rookie-led Trail Blazers present Heat opportunity to get healthy
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The NBA's schedule makers have handed the Miami Heat an apparent gift.
On Friday night, Miami (39-33) will host the Portland Trail Blazers, who are on an eight-game losing streak. Portland (19-54) has the fifth-worst record in the league.
It looks like a layup for the Heat, who can use an easywin. Miami has gone just 4-7 in its past 11 games, and that slump has knocked the