PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers arrive in Miami ranked first in offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, while operating at a quick tempo that ranks third league-wide. Coming off a stunning 121-119 victory over the red-hot Thunder after winning four of their last five games, Portland has built real momentum heading into this matchup. Deni Avdija led that comeback effort with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, showcasing the kind of all-around brilliance the Blazers will need to succeed on the road. However, Portland's inefficient three-point shooting ranks 30th in the league, a potential vulnerability against Miami's defense. The Miami Heat operate at the fastest pace in basketball and rank second in post-up frequency, creating a distinct offensive identity under head coach Erik Spoelstra. Miami bounced back from recent struggles with a dominant 126-108 win over Charlotte, shooting 51 percent from the floor and drilling 12 threes as they poured in a franchise-record 53 points in the opening quarter. While the Heat excel at limiting rim attacks on defense and forcing tough shooting conditions, they've surrendered the fourth-most three-point attempts in the league. Portland will be without several key contributors while Miami may be without Bam Adebayo due to injury, giving the visiting Blazers a potential advantage despite facing a team playing its second consecutive night.