Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
Match Details
The Portland Trail Blazers will visit the Miami Heat Saturday night for an NBA game at the Kaseya Center. This marks the start of a five-day road trip for the Blazers, with additional games in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Team Records
- Portland Trail Blazers: 5-3
- Miami Heat: 5-4
Broadcast Information
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna 47.1)
- Streaming: Full season available on BlazerVision for $120 annually
How to Watch for Free
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game live for free with an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate. In Portland, this is Charge 2.2.
For more about Rip City TV and Blazers games, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Odds and Betting
- Spread (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings): POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Team Performance
Portland delivered their most impressive win of the season on Wednesday by rallying from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to narrowly defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This victory ended their 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 outings, the Blazers have beaten two contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, while losing to a shorthanded Lakers team.
Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers aim to build on recent momentum as they start a challenging five-game road trip against the Miami Heat, with strong performances pushing their confidence.