Trail Blazers improve on Sunday's debacle, still fall to Miami Heat

The Blazers played considerably better than they did during Sunday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets but a poor second half did them in against the Heat.

Damian Lillard's determination to play for the Miami Heat places Trail Blazers in a bind: Analysis

Heat vs. Trail Blazers Second Half Discussion Thread - Blazer's Edge

Damian Lillard wanted to return to Blazers if Heat trade wasn't possible, but request was denied, per report

Hornets take advantage of Trail Blazers' horrible 3-point shooting in 93-80 victory - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Damian Lillard's Miami Heat dreams suffer huge blow with Portland Trail Blazers decision - Mirror Online

Damian Lillard exposed the Heat's biggest defensive weakness

Report: Miami Heat frustrated with Portland Trail Blazers being uncommunicative in Damian Lillard trade talks - Heat Nation

AP Source: Damian Lillard requests trade from Trail Blazers

Heat vs. Blazers NBA expert prediction and odds for Tuesday, Feb. 27

NBA Finals Best Bets for Sunday: Nuggets vs. Heat Game 2 odds, picks, predictions, & SuperDraft props

Miami the team to catch in NBA's Southeast Division, though there will be challengers - The San Diego Union-Tribune