Trail Blazers vs Heat
Thu, Jan 22
Final
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(22 - 22)
127
-
110
Heat
Heat
(23 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 38 | 26 | 39 | 24 | 127 |
| Heat | 31 | 32 | 29 | 18 | 110 |
Venue: Moda Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Shaedon Sharpe
POR | #17 | G
27
7
3
Bam Adebayo
MIA | #13 | C/F
32
10
2
Smart Game Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers has a 56% chance of winning the game
Portland's surging momentum and improved defense give them the edge over a Heat squad missing key offensive firepower.
Key Analysis
- • Miami is without key scorer Tyler Herro (ribs), leaving the team heavily reliant on Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo for offense.
- • The Trail Blazers are in excellent form, having won 8 of their last 10 games including a current three-game winning streak.
- • Deni Avdija is leading Portland's attack with a breakout season, averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game.
- • Miami's defense has struggled significantly in recent weeks, allowing an average of 121.2 points per game over their last 10 matchups.
- • Portland has tightened its defensive intensity, holding opponents to just 111.2 points per game during their recent 8-2 stretch.
- • The Heat must get a dominant interior performance from Bam Adebayo to counter Portland's size and rebounding strength.