Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers start a five-day road trip with a game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday night
- Location: Kaseya Center
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) at Miami Heat (5-4)
Broadcast Information
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1)
- Online: Full season streaming available through BlazerVision for $120 annually
Free Viewing Option
If you don't have cable, you can watch the game live for free using an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). For more details, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Odds
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Performance and Notes
The Blazers secured their most impressive win of the season by overcoming a 22-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Wednesday, ending a 16-game losing streak against that team dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija fought through a tough shooting night—missing his first 11 field goals—but almost achieved a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Over their last three games, Portland has defeated two championship contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, while suffering a loss to a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team.
Tonight’s matchup marks the beginning of a five-game road trip that includes stops in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author's Summary
The Blazers enter their Miami matchup energized after breaking a long losing streak versus Oklahoma City, kicking off a challenging five-game road trip.