Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview, Odds, and How to Watch
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip with a Saturday night visit to the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. This NBA matchup features two teams with nearly identical records early in the season — the Blazers at 5-3 and the Heat at 5-4.
Broadcast Information
- 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 Without Cable
If you don’t have a cable subscription, the game can be viewed live for free using an HDTV antenna via your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland). Additional details about Rip City TV and Blazers broadcasts are available on nba.com/blazers/watch.
Game Odds
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
- Source: Oregon Lottery / DraftKings
Team Highlights
The Blazers are coming off a thrilling comeback victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, overcoming a 22-point first-quarter deficit to win 121–119. This marked their first win over the Thunder since April 3, 2021, snapping a 16-game losing streak.
Deni Avdija battled through a tough shooting night — missing his first 11 shots — to finish with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Over their last three games, Portland has beaten two title contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, while dropping a contest to a shorthanded Lakers team. Tonight’s face-off in Miami kicks off a five-game stretch that also includes stops in Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author’s Summary
The Blazers head into Miami with momentum, aiming to extend their strong run after a dramatic comeback win over the Thunder as they begin a challenging five-game road series.