Heat Aim to Maintain Strong Home Form Against Trailblazers
The Miami Heat will face the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night, marking the second game of a back-to-back series. The game will be broadcast on Local 10 with tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m.
Miami is coming off a victory against the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Cup on Friday. Norman Powell led the effort with 25 points, supported by Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Current Standings and Player Status
Before Saturday’s matchup, the Heat hold a 5-4 record and are seventh in the Eastern Conference. Notably, star center Bam Adebayo will miss the game due to a big toe injury. Norman Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are both listed as questionable.
Impressive Home Performance
Miami has been unbeatable at home this season, boasting a 3-0 record and an average of 128.3 points per game. A win on Saturday would give the Heat their best home start since the 2019-20 season, which was Jimmy Butler's first year with the team.
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Upcoming Broadcasts
- This game is the first of twelve that will be aired on Local 10.
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Summary: The Miami Heat look to extend their unbeaten home streak and improve their Eastern Conference standing despite key injuries, as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a game airing on Local 10.