Adebayo’s 32 not enough as Heat fall 127-110 to Blazers’ daggers

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a make-or-miss league, the Portland Blazers were supposed to miss, entering the night a league-worst .338 from the field. Instead, they flipped the script, leading to a 127-110 Heat loss Thursday night at Moda Center. Finding their range for a rare night this season, the Blazers closed 20 of 50 on 3-pointers, while the Heat, who entered sixth in the NBA at .370, closed 9 of 45. Other factors contributed, including the Heat being short on bodies, but the upshot is a 1-2 start on this five-game western swing, despite 32 points from Heat center Bam Adebayo. With Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell and Kel’el Ware all sidelined, Erik Spoelstra ultimately lacked enough buttons...