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Heat Edge Blazers in Thrilling 19-Lead Change Showdown

11/9/2025

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The Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 on November 8, 2025, at Kaseya Center, in a game with 19 lead changes.
Miami's late performance secured the win, with Deni Avdija scoring 33 points and Nikola Jovic 29.
The Heat improved to 6-4 as the Blazers fell to 5-4.
The Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who lost his home to a fire, received support from Portland's interim coach Tiago Splitter postgame.

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The Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 on November 8, 2025, at Kaseya Center, in a game with 19 lead changes.
Miami's late performance secured the win, with Deni Avdija scoring 33 points and Nikola Jovic 29.
The Heat improved to 6-4 as the Blazers fell to 5-4.
The Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who lost his home to a fire, received support from Portland's interim coach Tiago Splitter postgame.