Heat outpace Trail Blazers for 136-131 victory, as Adebayo again sits

Heat Outpace Trail Blazers for 136-131 Victory as Adebayo Sits

The NBA’s two fastest teams by pace clashed Saturday night at Kaseya Center in a thrilling game that went down to the final moments. The Miami Heat, ranked No. 1 in pace, edged out the Portland Trail Blazers in a high-speed duel.

The game unfolded in bursts of intense sprints rather than a steady pace, with both teams pushing the tempo. Miami played without key injured players Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro but still managed to find a path to victory.

Late baskets from Jaime Jaquez Jr., Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins helped seal the Heat’s 136-131 win, improving their record to 6-4.

“Obviously our guys are getting pretty comfortable with it,” said head coach Erik Spoelstra about Miami’s fast-paced playing style. “I’m not putting the brakes on anybody who is trying to attack.”

Key Performers for Miami

“It’s an offense where it can be anybody’s night,” Jaquez said. “Tonight, it was Niko.”

Jovic reflected on the impact of the fast-paced style:

“You can see the way it makes everybody look better.”

The Miami Heat continue to thrive with their aggressive tempo, overcoming injuries and maintaining a strong start to the season.

Author’s summary: Despite key injuries, the Miami Heat leveraged their fast-paced style and team effort to secure a narrow 136-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at home.

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Sun Sentinel Sun Sentinel — 2025-11-09

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