A new challenge. A new lineup. A new distraction. Add it all up and it turned into a new definition of disappointment as the Miami Heat opened the second half of their season with a 116-107 loss Tuesday night to the Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center,

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee ... With its leading scorer Tyler Herro missing his first game of the season because of a groin injury ...

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center to close its three-game homestand at 1-2 and fall back to .500. The Heat (21-21) now hits the road to begin a two-game trip on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks:

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat will host the Portland Trail Blazers in Florida. For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as Tyler Herro has been added to the injury report.

A new challenge. A new lineup. A new distraction. Add it all up and it turned into a new definition of disappointment for the Miami Heat.

Won't play against Portland

Orlando will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Magic play Miami. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win in the NBA.

Tyler Herro had 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat downed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on Saturday night.

Much needed bounce back for Heat in Brooklyn as they beat the Nets 106-97. Tyler Herro continues all-star season with 25 points. Much more Bam-like game with 17 points and 16 rebounds.

The Miami Heat are just 4-8 over their last 12 games, but look to salvage their roadtrip Saturday against Nets.