Yang Hansen did not play! Avdija exited due to injury, Trail Blazers' three players scored 20+ points to beat Heat for a 4th consecutive win

On January 23rd Beijing time, during the 25-26 NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers overcame the Heat 127-110, achieving their fourth consecutive win. Yang Hansen remained sidelined without minutes, and Avdija scored 20 points with 7 rebounds and 4 assists before exiting injured.

Statistics

Trail Blazers: Avdija 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Sharpe 27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals; Love 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Kamara 16 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Holiday 15 points, 7 assists;

Heat: Adebayo 32 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Wiggins 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals; Powell 18 points; Fontecchio 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists;

Game Progress

Both teams started hot with high shooting percentages. When Holiday scored a fast-break layup, the score was tied 14-14. Then, the Heat went on a 5-0 run, but the Trail Blazers quickly responded with three consecutive three-pointers, going on a 9-0 run. The Heat fought back, but the Blazers kept their strong outside shooting with Love, Sissoko, and Avdija hitting threes in rotation. After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led by 7. In the second quarter, the Heat opened with 4 straight points, but the Blazers answered immediately. Then they went on another scoring run, with Love’s three-pointer pushing their lead into double digits. The Heat countered strongly behind Adebayo and Powell, tying the game at 61-61. Near the quarter’s end, Kamara hit a three, and Jovic responded with a jumper. At halftime, the Trail Blazers led 64-63. Yang Hansen did not play in the first half.

After the break, the Heat took a 5-2 run to briefly lead, but the Trail Blazers answered with three straight three-pointers from Sharpe, Holiday, and Love, sparking a 13-2 run. The Heat tried to rally, but the Blazers kept hitting threes to extend their lead to 16 points. However, during this stretch, star Avdija left the game due to injury. Towards the end of the third quarter, the Heat made some shots to narrow the gap. After three quarters, the Trail Blazers led by 11. In the final quarter, both teams scored early baskets. When Sharpe hit another three-pointer, the score was 115-103 in favor of the Blazers. Sharpe then continued to score consecutively, helping the Trail Blazers widen the margin. In the closing moments, the Heat launched a last push, but the Trail Blazers held firm to secure the win and their fourth straight victory.

Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers: Avdija, Sharpe, Klingen, Kamara, Holiday

Heat: Adebayo, Wiggins, Powell, Robinson, Yabusele