Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
Game Details
The Portland Trail Blazers will start a five-day road trip by visiting the Miami Heat on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center.
Teams
- Portland Trail Blazers (5-3)
- Miami Heat (5-4)
Broadcast Information
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1)
- Online Streaming: The full Blazers season is available live or on-demand via BlazerVision for an annual fee of $120.
How to Watch
If you don’t have cable, 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 and Betting Lines
- Spread: Portland Trail Blazers -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Team Performance
The Blazers showed resilience in their most notable win of the season on Wednesday, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the first quarter to edge out 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 overcame an early shooting slump, missing his first 11 field goals, to nearly secure a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
In their last three games, Portland defeated two strong teams, Denver and Oklahoma City, while losing to a depleted Lakers squad.
Upcoming Schedule
Tonight’s game marks the beginning of a five-game trip including matchups in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Summary: The Trail Blazers begin a crucial five-game road trip in Miami, coming off a comeback win and aiming to build momentum against strong opponents.