NBA Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers will take place at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by 10:00 PM ET.
NBA Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers Overview
The struggling Portland Trail Blazers (15-41) aim to break an eight-game losing streak as they face the Miami Heat (32-25) at Moda Center.
Miami, unbeaten on their current six-game road trip, will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set.
TV Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, ROOT Sports NW+, BSSUN
Radio: SiriusXM, Rip City Radio 620, WQAM 560 / S: WAQI 710
Injuries and Suspensions Update
Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic return after serving a one-game suspension, while Tyler Herro might be back from a hyperextended left knee.
Thomas Bryant remains suspended for the second game stemming from an altercation with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Portland Trail Blazers: Rookie point guard Scoot Henderson will miss his third straight game due to an adductor injury.
Recent Performances
Miami Heat: Defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-110 on Monday night. Bam Adebayo led with 28 points, contributing to his impressive season performance.
Portland Trail Blazers: On an eight-game losing streak, including a recent 93-80 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.Struggling with poor 3-point shooting (3 of 32 attempts, 9.4 percent) in the last game.
Key Players
Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo is a consistent force with 28 points against the Kings while Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a Rookie stepping up with 26 points in the absence of Butler.
Portland Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton: Stood out with 26 points and 19 rebounds in the recent game.
Head-to-Head
This marks the first of two meetings this season. Miami has won seven of the past 10 matchups.
Miami is on a winning streak, and Portland is trying to end a losing streak. The game will be competitive, especially with important players back for Miami and Portland wanting to bounce back.
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