Avdija (ankle) finished with 20 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in Sunday's 113-102 win over the Bulls.

Avdija will return from a three-game absence Sunday. Before missing time with the ankle issue, Avdija had started in each of his previous eight appearances and averaged 17.5 points and 8.3 rebounds in 33.

Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

The Magic are currently 9-15 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Trail Blazers have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29.

Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to end the threat ... The Bulls are at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Trail Blazers are at Miami on Tuesday night.

Miami Heat (21-20, eighth in the Eastern Conference ... TOP PERFORMERS: Bam Adebayo is shooting 45.4% and averaging 15.7 points for the Heat. Deni Avdija is averaging 14.1 points, 6.5 rebounds ...

Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29. Shaedon Sharpe had 12 points while Scoot Henderson and ...

Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29. Shaedon Sharpe had 12 points while Scoot Henderson ...

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The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija put up an excellent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording 30 points, nine total rebounds, two assists, an