The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip with a game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night. The Blazers hold a 5-3 record, while the Miami Heat stand at 5-4.
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The Blazers recently achieved a notable comeback victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the first quarter 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 — but came close to a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Over their last three games, Portland has beaten two championship contenders, Denver and Oklahoma City, but lost to a depleted Lakers squad. This Miami game kicks off a challenging five-game trip that will also take the Blazers to Orlando, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas.
Author's summary: The Trail Blazers start a critical five-game road trip in Miami, looking to build on a recent comeback win and test themselves against strong opponents.