Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat: High-Stakes NBA Showdown Set for January 22, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers, holding a 22-22 record, are gearing up to host the Miami Heat (23-21) at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This highly anticipated matchup, scheduled for a 10 p.m. ET tip-off, sees the Trail Blazers aiming to extend their impressive three-game winning streak. As the game approaches, Portland has been established as a slim 1.5-point favorite over Miami, adding an extra layer of excitement to this clash.
Game Details and Broadcast Information
Fans can catch all the action live on television through KUNP and FDSSUN. For those preferring online streaming, the game will be available on Fubo and Prime Video. This contest marks the third game of Miami's challenging five-game road trip, a stretch during which the team has struggled to find consistent form.
Team Form and Historical Context
The Heat enter this game with a mixed recent performance, having posted a 4-6 record over their last ten outings. Historically, Miami has shown resilience as an underdog, winning 11 out of 25 games (44%) in that role this season. In head-to-head encounters, Miami holds a slight edge with a 1-0 record against Portland in their most recent meetings, setting the stage for a competitive battle.
Expected Starting Lineups
Portland Trail Blazers:
- PG: Jrue Holiday
- SG: Toumani Camara
- SF: Deni Avdija
- PF: Jerami Grant
- C: Donovan Clingan
Miami Heat:
- PG: Davion Mitchell
- SG: Pelle Larsson
- SF: Norman Powell
- PF: Andrew Wiggins
- C: Bam Adebayo
Injury Report Updates
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Concerns:
- Robert Williams III: Day-to-day (Knee)
- Jerami Grant: Day-to-day (Achilles)
- Kris Murray: Out (Back)
- Sidy Cissoko: Day-to-day (Illness)
- Jrue Holiday: Day-to-day (Calf)
- Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring)
- Matisse Thybulle: Out (Knee, thumb)
- Blake Wesley: Out (Underwent foot surgery)
- Damian Lillard: Out for the 2025-26 season
Miami Heat Injury Updates:
- Kel'el Ware: Day-to-day (Hamstring)
- Tyler Herro: Out (Rib issue)
- Terry Rozier: Out (Personal leave)
Game Prediction and Statistical Analysis
The over/under for this game is set at 239.5 points, a figure that both teams have experience with this season. The Trail Blazers have surpassed this total in 15 games, while the Heat have been involved in 21 games (47.7% of their matchups) where both teams combined for over 239.5 points. On average, the Trail Blazers and Heat score 3.7 points less per game than this over/under, and their opponents average three points less. Portland has demonstrated strong performance in high-scoring games, winning 10 out of 15 such contests (66.7%). With both teams bringing potent offenses to the court, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter that could hinge on key performances and injury recoveries.
