Heat outpace Trail Blazers for 136-131 victory, as Adebayo again sits

Heat Outpace Trail Blazers for 136-131 Victory as Adebayo Again Sits

The NBA’s two fastest teams clashed Saturday night at Kaseya Center, delivering a thrilling back-and-forth contest that ended with the Miami Heat edging out the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131. Both squads, known for their quick pace, turned the matchup into a high-speed duel that stayed tight until the final minutes.

Heat Secure Win Despite Key Absences

Playing without injured stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, Miami still found a way to grind out the win. Coach Erik Spoelstra’s lineup leaned on depth and poise in crunch time, with late scoring from Jaime Jaquez Jr., Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins sealing the victory and boosting the team’s record to 6-4.

“Obviously our guys are getting pretty comfortable with it,” Erik Spoelstra said. “I’m not putting the brakes on anybody who is trying to attack.”

Jovic’s Breakout Performance

Nikola Jovic delivered a career night with 29 points, leading the Heat offense. Norman Powell contributed 22 points, Pelle Larsson added 16, Wiggins scored 15, and Jaquez notched an impressive 14 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists.

“It’s an offense where it can be anybody’s night,” Jaquez said. “Tonight, it was Niko.”

“You can see the way it makes everybody look better,” Jovic added.

Summary

Miami overcame injuries and outpaced Portland in a high-tempo showdown, powered by Jovic’s breakout and Spoelstra’s trust in his team’s aggressive rhythm.

Sun Sentinel — 2025-11-09