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.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-103 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

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.

Fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify VanVleet's status ahead of Saturday's matchup with Portland.

The Blazers (13-28) lost their fifth consecutive game and fell to 0-4 on their five-game home stand. The Rockets (28-13) remain second in the Western Conference. The Rockets claimed the season series 2-1. In late November, the Blazers lost 116-88 at the Rockets, then won 104-98 the following night.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) passes during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Portland, Ore. The Houston Rockets won 125-103. (AP

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Our NBA betting picks believe the total is too low as the improving offenses of the Pistons and Rockets meet in Houston on Monday afternoon. Look for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green to shine in particular.

Jalen Green scored 26 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, marking Portland’s fifth straight loss.