NBA: Shaedon Sharpe's big 2nd half sends Blazers past Heat

Sharpe’s Second-Half Surge Leads Trail Blazers Past Heat, 127-110

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe exploded for 24 of his 27 points in the second half, helping Portland secure a 127-110 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Thursday night.

The win marked the Trail Blazers’ fourth straight victory and moved them above .500 on the season.

Sharpe and Love Lead the Way

Sharpe’s explosive performance was complemented by Caleb Love, who scored 20 points off the bench. The duo helped Portland maintain control throughout the second half, turning a close game into a comfortable win.

Avdija Shines Before Exit

Portland forward Deni Avdija also had a strong showing, recording 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in just over 17 minutes before leaving early in the third quarter due to back soreness. Avdija recently returned from a three-game absence because of lower back issues.

Strong Support from Role Players

Toumani Camara added 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Jrue Holiday contributed 15 points and seven assists. Jerami Grant scored 12 points, and backup center Robert Williams III grabbed 10 rebounds.

Heat’s Adebayo Posts Big Numbers

Miami’s Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 32 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stop Portland’s momentum. Norman Powell added 18 points, though he struggled from long range, missing all seven of his 3-point attempts.

Simone Fontecchio scored 17 points off the bench, while Andrew Wiggins contributed 14 points.

Shooting Numbers Tell the Story

Miami struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 9-of-45 (20%) from 3-point range — a sharp drop from their 21-of-42 performance in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Overall, the Heat shot 45.7% from the field.

Portland shot efficiently, making 50% of its attempts and converting 20 of 50 from 3-point range. Sharpe hit five 3-pointers, while Love added four.

Third Quarter Turnaround

The game remained tight at halftime, with Portland leading 64-63. But the Trail Blazers opened the third quarter with a dominant 39-point surge, turning a one-point lead into a 103-92 advantage.

Sharpe scored 12 points during the third quarter, including a key jumper that capped a 17-2 run, giving Portland an 89-72 lead with 6:49 remaining.

Closing the Game

Miami briefly cut the deficit to single digits with a 12-0 run, but Sharpe responded in the fourth quarter with a personal 7-0 stretch that sealed the win. He hit a mid-range jumper, finished a dunk after a Love lob, and capped it off with a 3-pointer to extend the lead to 123-105 with 3:31 remaining.

Sharpe finished the fourth quarter with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

Avdija’s strong first half — 18 points — helped Portland stay ahead, while Adebayo finished the half with 17 points for Miami. -Field Level Media/Reuters