The Miami Heat (23-21) travel to the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (22-22) tonight, Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Portland enters the game on a three-game winning streak and looking to keep their momentum at home, while Miami is aiming for back-to-back wins following an impressive 130-117 victory over Sacramento.
Game Details
- Time: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
- Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- TV: KUNP (Portland), FDSSUN (Miami)
- Live Stream: Fubo
Key Matchups & Storylines
- Deni Avdija vs. Heat Defense: Avdija has been a breakout star for Portland this season, averaging 26.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 6.9 APG. Miami’s perimeter defenders, including Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Andrew Wiggins, will have their hands full slowing down his all-around production.
- Bam Adebayo’s Dominance: Coming off a 25-point performance, Bam remains the engine of the Heat. He’ll be matched up against Portland’s rookie sensation Donovan Clingan, who is currently averaging a double-double with 11.3 PPG and 10.9 RPG.
- The Depth Factor: Miami’s bench and secondary scoring (Norman Powell averaging 23.7 PPG) will be crucial, especially with Tyler Herro remaining sidelined.
Injury Report (as of Jan 21)
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
| Miami | Tyler Herro | OUT | Ribs |
| Miami | Kel’el Ware | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Portland | Damian Lillard | OUT (Season) | Achilles |
| Portland | Scoot Henderson | OUT | Hamstring |
| Portland | Jerami Grant | Questionable | Achilles |
| Portland | Jrue Holiday | Questionable | Calf |
Betting Odds & Projections
- Spread: Trail Blazers -1.5
- Over/Under: 240.5
- Moneyline: Trail Blazers (-120) / Heat (+110)
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