MIAMI _ There were a lot of boos at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, but none were directed at the Heat.
Even with Jimmy Butler and Justise Winslow unavailable due to back injuries, the Heat (26-10) managed to earn a 122-111 win over the Trail Blazers (15-22) on Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
The boos were aimed at former Heat center Hassan Whiteside, who was traded to the Trail Blazers this past offseason. Sunday marked Whiteside's first game back in Miami since he was dealt, and he was booed repeatedly.
The Heat actually gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, leading from start to finish. Miami led by as many as 24 points.
Guard Goran Dragic led the Heat with 29 points on 7-of-10 shooting on threes and 13 assists.
Like the Heat, the Trail Blazers played shorthanded without CJ McCollum (illness), Zach Collins (shoulder), Rodney Hood (Achilles), Skal Labissiere (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (leg).
Guard Damian Lillard scored a game-high 34 points for Portland.
With the victory, Miami improved to a league-best 17-1 at home this season. Next up for the Heat is a three-game trip that begins Wednesday against the Pacers.
