MIAMI -- Both the Trail Blazers and Heat entered Thursday’s night’s game a bit short on bodies after both teams traded away significant rotation players earlier in the afternoon prior to the 2021 NBA trade deadline. The result was an evenly-matched affair that featured 24 lead changes and eight ties.
But in the end, the Trail Blazers came up with just a little bit extra to eke out the road win.
Portland outscored Miami 25-12 in the final six minutes of the fourth quarter to come away with a 125-122 victory Thursday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.