The NBA’s schedule makers have handed the Miami Heat an apparent gift. On Friday night, Miami (39-33) will host the Portland Trail Blazers, who are on an eight-game losing streak. Portland (19-54) has the fifth-worst record in the league. It

Klay Thompson scored 28 points on 11-of-20 shooting, and the Golden State Warriors delivered one of their best defensive performances of the season en route to a 113-92 road win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Golden State, which came