The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).

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

The runway has been his the entire season, with Jimmy Butler nearly as often away as present, with Bam Adebayo uneven off the offensive end. So it hasn’t just been Tyler Herro seizing a

Jimmy Butler’s absence has been a major challenge for the Miami Heat, as he is their offensive leader. However, Tyler Herro has risen to the occasion, proving himself as a key offensive force in the NBA and making bold statements about his evolving role with the team.

Tyler Herro had 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat downed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic added 21 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Heat,

Just eight months after Miami Heat president Pat Riley labeled Heat guard Tyler Herro as “fragile,” Herro has become the team’s most durable player so far this season.

The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress is joined by Craig Birnbach to discuss the latest news surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jaquez then delivered an alley-oop to Adebayo to put Miami up 12. Herro’s three free throws – following a Portland flagrant foul - pushed the margin to 15, and Jaquez’s driving layup made it a 17-point game, essentially settling matters.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) brings the ball up court as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11 ...

January 12 - Tyler Herro made seven 3-pointers and recorded 32 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 119-98 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.