Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip with a game against the Miami Heat on Saturday night 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)
How to Watch
If you don't have cable, you can watch the game live for free with an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate (Channel 2.2 in Portland). For further details about Rip City TV and Blazers broadcasts, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
The entire Blazers season is also available via BlazerVision, offering live and on-demand games for an annual fee of $120.
Odds (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Performance
The Blazers secured their most impressive victory this season on Wednesday, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the first quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This win snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Thunder dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija "fought through a rough shooting night — he missed his first 11 field goals — to nearly record a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists."
Over the last three games, Portland has beaten two championship contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, while losing to a shorthanded Lakers team.
This matchup marks the first game of a five-game trip, which also includes visits to Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author’s summary: The Blazers start a critical five-game road trip facing Miami after a thrilling comeback win, aiming to build momentum against tough East Coast opponents.