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Late Lead Evaporates, Heat Lose Final Game Of Road Trip In Portland

PORTLAND (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Heat’s defense bent but didn’t break, which unfortunately still wasn’t enough.

While Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum didn’t have their usual offensive outburst against Miami, they both got baskets when it mattered.

Lillard scored 19 points and McCollum had 17, including a pair of late baskets, to rally the Portland Trail Blazers to a 99-92 victory over the Heat on Saturday night.

“We just find a way,” Lillard said. “You’ve got to gut one out like that. Find a way when your offense isn’t there. I think that shows great character for our team and it shows growth.