Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip visiting the Miami Heat on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in an NBA matchup.
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: Full Blazers season available live or on-demand via BlazerVision for an annual fee of $120
How to Watch for Free
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game live at no cost with an HDTV antenna from your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland).
For more information about Rip City TV and Blazers broadcasts, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Betting Odds
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Team Performance
On Wednesday, the Blazers earned their most impressive win of the season by overcoming a 22-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. This marked their first victory over the Thunder since April 3, 2021, ending a 16-game losing streak against them.
Deni Avdija fought through a tough shooting night—missing his first 11 field goals—but still nearly recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Over the last three games, Portland has beaten two championship contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, but lost to a depleted Lakers squad.
Upcoming Schedule
This game is the first stop in a five-game trip that will include Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author's note: The Blazers start a challenging road trip aiming to build on recent momentum, facing tough competition in Miami and beyond.