Simons is in a bit of a funk, scoring just 24 points over his last three games, including a scoreless Thursday night against the LA Clippers.
Jalen Green is averaging over 30 points per game this month on elite efficiency, and he’ll look to build on that when Houston visits Portland (+11.5).
The Houston ... added 22 as the Rockets rolled to a 116-88 victory over Portland on Nov. 22. The next night, the Trail Blazers posted a 104-98 win behind 25 points from Anfernee Simons.
The Rockets led by as many as nine points early, but Anfernee Simons hit a 3-pointer that put the Blazers up 31-29 midway through the second quarter. Houston held a 51-50 edge at halftime.
The Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 as Jalen Green lead the way with 26 points. Houston shot 44.4% from the field and 45.2% from three.
In the rubber match of a three-game road trip, Houston visits Portland on Saturday. Led by Anfernee Simons, the Blazers won at Houston in November.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets.
While the 41-game mark is the official halfway point of the NBA season, the true midway mark is the trade deadline. So, with the deadline two weeks away, Zulfi Sheikh gives you the buyers, sellers and bystanders to keep an eye on.
It’s time for a midseason review of the Portland Trail Blazers 2024-25 campaign. The Oregonian/OregonLive offered five musts to make the season successful even if the Blazers (14-28) don’t reach
Blazers center Robert Williams III is the center of attention in trade rumors, especially with Ime Udoka and the Rockets interested.
As one of the younger teams in the NBA, the Blazers have made strides this year, but they’re still far from ready to compete with playoff-level competition on a regular basis. Portland ranks 27th in the league in offensive rating (108.6), and nearly as poorly on the other end, sitting 26th in defensive rating (117.1).