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
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 (Charge 2.2 in Portland).
The entire Blazers season is available via BlazerVision for an annual fee of $120, offering live and on-demand streaming.
For additional viewing information, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Odds
- Spread: Portland -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5 points
Recent Performance
The Blazers earned their most impressive win of the season on Wednesday, coming back from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This victory ended a 16-game losing streak against the Thunder, with their last win dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija fought through a tough shooting night — missing his first 11 field goals — but nearly achieved a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
In their last three games, the Blazers have defeated two championship contenders: Denver and Oklahoma City, while losing to a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team.
Tonight’s matchup is the first of a five-game road trip including stops in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author’s Summary
The Blazers aim to build on recent major wins as they start a tough five-game road trip facing the Miami Heat Saturday night.