Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 8, 2025
Final · NBA · Tip-off 8:00 PM ET at Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Final Total: 267
Game Recap
Miami's offense came alive in the second quarter to push past Portland in a matchup where both teams flirted with their season scoring averages. The Heat, averaging 122.8 points per game over their last nine contests, leaned heavily on Nikola Jović's 29 points and 9 rebounds to keep pace with a Portland team running at 120.4 points per game recently. The combined total of 267 points landed just above the market line, with Q2 providing the offensive catalyst—80 combined points in a single quarter that essentially decided the contest.
Portland's Deni Avdija delivered a standout performance with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 21 points and 9 boards. Jrue Holiday orchestrated the offense with 13 assists alongside 18 points and 9 rebounds. But Miami's secondary scoring proved deeper: Norman Powell chipped in 22 points, and Pelle Larsson contributed 16 points and 5 assists off the bench. The first half tilted decisively Miami's way, with combined scoring of 137 points (to just 130 in the second half), a 10-point swing that mirrored the final margin. Portland couldn't recover after that Q2 outburst, and despite holding Q4 relatively even at 70 combined points, the Heat's 136-131 victory held firm.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 131 | |
| 27 | 45 | 28 | 36 | 136 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Deni Avdija | F | 33 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| #17 | Shaedon Sharpe | G | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| #5 | Jrue Holiday | G | 18 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| #5 | Nikola Jović | F | 29 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| #24 | Norman Powell | G | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| #9 | Pelle Larsson | G | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 120.4 | 117.8 | |
| 122.8 | 116.6 | |
| Scored sum | 243.2 | vs — |
| Allowed sum | 234.4 | vs — |