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PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

Heat Nation will await the announcement of the starters, which included rookie Kel’el Ware to open the second half of their previous win on Sunday.

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The Trail Blazers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 97-77. The Trail Blazers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

The Portland Trail Blazers (14-28) visit the Miami Heat (21-20) on Tuesday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Trail Blazers at Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

TV channel: KATU (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Xfinity: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).

Heat guard Tyler Herro will be sidelined for Miami’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of groin tightness.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to rub even more salt on the floundering Miami Heat’s wounds. Damian Lillard has been a source of tension for the Heat regarding their current trade drama involving Jimmy Butler,