Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers start a five-day road trip by visiting the Miami Heat on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in an NBA matchup.
Team Records and Broadcast Information
- Portland Trail Blazers: 5-3
- Miami Heat: 5-4
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1)
- Online Streaming: Full season games are available live or on-demand on BlazerVision for $120 per year
How to Watch
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game live for free using an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate (Channel 2.2 in Portland). For more details about Rip City TV and Blazers broadcasts, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Betting Odds
- Spread: Portland Trail Blazers -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5 points
Recent Team Performance
The Blazers earned their most impressive win of the season recently, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the first quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This victory snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Thunder, dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija fought through a difficult shooting night—missing his first 11 shots—but nearly recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Over the past three games, Portland has defeated two championship contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, while losing to a Lakers team missing several key players. Tonight marks the beginning of a five-game trip that includes stops in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author's summary: Portland begins a crucial road trip against Miami after a comeback win over Oklahoma City, looking to build momentum against tough opponents on the schedule.