NBA · Final

Miami Heat Edge Portland Trail Blazers in Close Contest

Portland Trail Blazers5-4

131

Miami Heat6-4

136

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Kaseya Center

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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat?

Miami Heat beat Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 at Kaseya Center on November 8, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup, the Miami Heat narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 at the Kaseya Center. This victory improved Miami's record to 7-4, while Portland fell to 5-5. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Miami leading the series 1-0 this season.

The Heat entered the game with a home record of 6-4, having won five of their last ten games. Their recent form included a mix of high-scoring affairs, averaging 122.3 points per game while allowing 116.8. Miami's last game before facing Portland was a convincing 126-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. However, they had also experienced a few setbacks, including losses to the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers in their previous outings.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers came into the game with a record of 5-4, having won six of their last ten contests. They averaged 115.8 points scored while allowing 112.6 points. Their most recent game was a close victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they won 121-119. Portland's performance on the road has been solid, with a 2-1 record away from home.

Historically, the teams have faced each other twice this season, with each team winning one game. Miami's previous win against Portland came on January 12, 2025, where they dominated with a score of 119-98. In their other meeting on January 22, 2025, the Heat fell to the Trail Blazers 107-116.

In terms of injuries, the Heat faced several challenges, with key players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner listed as day-to-day. This situation could have impacted their depth and overall performance. The Trail Blazers were also dealing with injuries, notably Shaedon Sharpe being out due to a knee issue, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both day-to-day with elbow and Achilles concerns, respectively.

The betting market reflected a strong belief in Miami's chances, pricing their win probability at 89.3% according to the provider. This high probability indicated confidence in the Heat's ability to secure a victory at home.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams delivered on that front. Miami's offensive strategy was evident as they consistently pushed the pace, while Portland attempted to keep up with their own scoring bursts. The final moments of the game were particularly tense, with several scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Notable plays included Andrew Wiggins hitting a crucial three-pointer and Davion Mitchell making key free throws to seal the victory for Miami.

As the game concluded, viewers witnessed a showcase of skill and determination from both teams, highlighting the competitive nature of the NBA. Miami's ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and the resilience shown by Portland made this matchup a memorable one.

Injury report

Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsNikola Jovic29Miami Heat
AssistsDavion Mitchell8Miami Heat
ReboundsJaime Jaquez Jr.12Miami Heat
PointsDeni Avdija33Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsJrue Holiday13Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDeni Avdija11Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Miami Heat

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1122.3 scored · 116.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

W126-108vs Charlotte HornetsNov 8
L112-122at Denver NuggetsNov 6
W120-119at LA ClippersNov 4
L120-130at Los Angeles LakersNov 3
L101-107at San Antonio SpursOct 31
W144-117vs Charlotte HornetsOct 28
W115-107vs New York KnicksOct 26
W146-114at Memphis GrizzliesOct 25
L121-125at Orlando MagicOct 22
L118-119vs Washington WizardsApr 13

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1115.8 scored · 112.6 allowed per game2-1 away

W121-119vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 6
L115-123vs Los Angeles LakersNov 4
W109-107vs Denver NuggetsNov 1
W136-134at Utah JazzOct 30
W122-108at Los Angeles LakersOct 28
L107-114at LA ClippersOct 27
W139-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 25
L114-118vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 23
W109-81vs Los Angeles LakersApr 13
L86-103vs Golden State WarriorsApr 12

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Miami Heat
Field goals	49-109	49-96
Field goal %	45	51
Three-pointers	14-51	10-35
Three-point %	27	29
Free throws	19-23	28-36
Free throw %	83	78
Rebounds	57	47
Offensive rebounds	22	12
Defensive rebounds	35	35
Assists	29	37
Steals	8	17
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	20	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	32	25
Fast-break points	26	26
Points in the paint	68	74
Fouls	32	23
Largest lead	12	12

How the scoring went

4th Quarter101-100Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup
4th Quarter103-100Shaedon Sharpe makes two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter103-102Nikola Jovic makes driving layup
4th Quarter103-103Dru Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-104Simone Fontecchio makes technical free throw
4th Quarter105-104Shaedon Sharpe makes dunk
4th Quarter106-104Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-107Nikola Jovic makes 27-foot three pointer (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter106-110Nikola Jovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter109-110Jerami Grant makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter109-111Dru Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-112Dru Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-112Deni Avdija makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter114-112Kris Murray makes 1-foot dunk (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter114-114Davion Mitchell makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter114-116Nikola Jovic makes two point shot (Norman Powell assists)
4th Quarter115-116Jerami Grant makes technical free throw
4th Quarter116-116Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-116Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter117-118Norman Powell makes 11-foot two point shot (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter117-119Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter119-119Deni Avdija makes tip shot
4th Quarter119-121Norman Powell makes driving layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter119-123Pelle Larsson makes 1-foot layup (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter120-123Jrue Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter123-123Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter123-124Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter125-124Donovan Clingan makes 2-foot hook shot (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter125-126Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 1-foot layup (Nikola Jovic assists)
4th Quarter125-127Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter127-127Donovan Clingan makes 1-foot two point shot (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter127-128Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-129Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-132Andrew Wiggins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter127-133Davion Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-134Davion Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter129-134Deni Avdija makes 1-foot two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter129-135Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-136Nikola Jovic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter131-136Toumani Camara makes two point shot