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Miami Heat Should Field Healthier Lineup vs. Trail Blazers

Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that the Heat are likely getting back key bench players.

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Justise Winslow, Wayne Ellington, and Derrick Jones Jr. are likely to be available as the Miami Heat face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday at American Airlines Arena. This would mark the season debut for all three players. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported the news.

Ellington averaged 11.2 points while shooting 39.2% from the three-point arc last season in 77 appearances for the Heat. Winslow played in 68 games, averaging 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. They were both key elements for the Miami bench. Jones, Jr. appeared 14 times, scoring 3.7 points with 2.4 rebounds in 15 minutes per.