Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip with a Saturday night game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center.
Game Details
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) at Miami Heat (5-4)
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1)
- Online: BlazerVision offers live or on-demand streaming of all Blazers games for an annual fee of $120
How to Watch
If you don’t have cable, the game is available for free live on an HDTV antenna via your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). For more details, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Odds (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)
- Spread: Portland -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Performance
On Wednesday, the Blazers staged a remarkable comeback from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Thunder, dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija fought through a tough shooting night — missing his first 11 field goals — but still nearly recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
In their last three games, Portland defeated two championship contenders (Denver and Oklahoma City) and lost to a shorthanded Lakers team. The Miami game marks the start of a five-game road trip including Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author's Summary
The Trail Blazers kick off a key five-game road trip aiming to build momentum after a notable comeback win over the Thunder and strong recent performances.