Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip facing 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 (Antenna 47.1)
- Streaming: The entire Blazers season is available live or on-demand via BlazerVision for an annual fee of $120
How to Watch on Rip City TV Network
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game for free using an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). For details on Rip City TV and Blazers game broadcasts, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Betting Odds (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Highlights
The Blazers earned their most notable win of the season recently by overcoming a 22-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This ended a 16-game losing streak against the Thunder dating back to April 3, 2021.
Deni Avdija battled through a tough shooting night—missing his first 11 shots—but still nearly secured 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—and fell to a shorthanded Lakers team.
Upcoming Road Trip
This game marks the start of a five-game trip including visits to Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Summary: The Trail Blazers face the Heat to kick off a crucial road trip, fresh off breaking a long losing streak and showing resilience against top teams.
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