Hansen Yang did not play for the fourth consecutive game! The Trail Blazers narrowly lost to the Heat, with Avdija scoring 33+11+8 and Jović adding 29 points.

On November 9th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Trail Blazers falling 131-136 away to the Heat. Hansen Yang remained sidelined for the fourth consecutive game without any minutes played. The Trail Blazers ended the first half down by 7, while the Heat extended their lead up to 12 in the second half. In the end, the Heat claimed victory and kept their perfect home record. Avdija contributed 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while the Heat's Jović scored a career-high 29 points along with 9 rebounds and 7 assists.

Statistical Summary

Trail Blazers: Avdija 33 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists; Sharpe 21 points, 9 rebounds; Holiday 18 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists; Kamara 13 points, 7 rebounds; Klingen 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks; Grant 18 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Reece 6 points, 3 rebounds; Chris Murray 6 points, 3 rebounds.

Heat: Jović 29 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists; Powell 22 points, 3 assists; Robinson 16 points, 5 assists; Wiggins 15 points; Veal 9 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks; Davion Mitchell 11 points, 7 assists, 5 steals; Harkless 14 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists; Drew Smith 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals.

Player of the Game

Jović delivered an outstanding performance, leading the Heat to victory over the Trail Blazers.

Hansen Yang once again did not play this game but participated in pregame interior practice—

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Avdija scored 4 consecutive points, Sharpe and Klingen hit back-to-back three-pointers, and Holiday scored inside, giving the Trail Blazers a 15-3 start. Robinson, Wiggins, and Mitchell aggressively attacked the paint, cutting the deficit to 4 points for the Heat. Grant scored a layup, Avdija and Fontaiqio exchanged three-pointers, Grant completed a 2+1 play, and Drew Smith scored 6 straight points. Avdija hit a three-pointer to reach double digits in scoring. Wiggins made three free throws, and the first quarter ended with the Trail Blazers leading 30-27 over the Heat.

In the second quarter, Reece nailed a three-pointer, Harkless scored 4 straight points, and Fontaiqio hit a drifting three to tie the game. Kamara made a three-pointer, Drew Smith scored consecutively, and Powell and Jović followed with successful shots as the Heat went on an 8-0 run. Chris Murray delivered two dunks in a row, intensifying the Heat’s offense. Robinson scored 5 points in a row, Veal scored inside, and the Heat led by 10. Reece, Holiday, and Kamara hit consecutive threes as the Trail Blazers responded with a 19-6 run to retake the lead. Veal completed a 2+1, Jović scored on a floater, and Wiggins scored 7 straight points as the Heat answered with a 12-2 rally. At halftime, the Heat led 72-65.

After the break, Mitchell and Robinson scored layups while Avdija and Sharpe matched their efforts. Klingen dunked, Holiday scored a layup, and Kamara hit a three-pointer as the Trail Blazers went on a 13-3 run to regain the lead. Powell scored 4 consecutive points, Veal and Harkless hit shots, and Veal completed an alley-oop dunk as the Heat responded with a 12-0 run. Avdija made a 2+1 play, and Jović returned the favor with his own 2+1. Sisoko and Avdija each made 2+1 plays. After three quarters, the Heat led 100-97 over the Trail Blazers.

In the final quarter, Kamara scored a layup, Sharpe added 7 straight points, and Jović made two consecutive three-pointers. Grant answered with a three-pointer, and Avdija hit a three. Jović slammed the ball in frustration at a referee call and received a technical foul. Grant made three free throws in a row. Powell scored 5 straight points, Grant committed an offensive foul and fouled out with six personal fouls. Holiday scored 4 straight points to tie the game. The Trail Blazers called a tactical foul, Powell made free throws. Klingen scored a hook shot, Harkless completed a 2+1, and Klingen scored inside. Powell made two free throws, Wiggins hit a three-pointer. Mitchell made two free throws, Avdija scored a layup, and Jović made two free throws. Ultimately, the Heat defeated the Trail Blazers.

Starting Lineups

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

Heat: Davion Mitchell, Powell, Robinson, Wiggins, Veal