Heat guard Tyler Herro will be sidelined for Miami's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of groin tightness.

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.

Five takeaways on the Miami Heat after a stunning 116-107 home loss to Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. … 1. Heat Missing Their Herro Missing for the first time all season due to a groin injury, Tyler Herro’s absence was glaring in the Heat’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Won't play against Portland

Tyler Herro received a big injury update for the Heat's game on Saturday night against the Trail Blazers in Portland.

The Blazers won Sunday in Chicago, 113-102. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 23 points. That snapped a 5-game losing streak for the Blazers. Miami knocked off the Spurs Sunday at home, 128-107, behind 25 points from rookie Kel ‘El Ware.

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The Portland Trail Blazers appeared set to start their three-game trip by blowing out the Miami Heat Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center. Instead, they built a 27-point lead and then watched the Heat storm back to within seven before ultimately holding on to win 116-107.

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.

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