Trail Blazers vs Rockets
Wed, Jan 7
Final
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(17 - 20)
103
-
102
Rockets
Rockets
(22 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 25 | 32 | 24 | 22 | 103 |
| Rockets | 22 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
Venue: Moda Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Deni Avdija
POR | #8 | F
41
6
2
Amen Thompson
HOU | #1 | GF
24
12
6
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 67% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Alperen Sengun, the Rockets' superior depth and rebounding dominance make them clear favorites against a Blazers squad missing its veteran core.
Key Analysis
- • Portland is severely handicapped by the absence of key veterans Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant.
- • Houston ranks 1st in the NBA in rebounding (48.8 RPG), creating a significant advantage on the glass.
- • Kevin Durant (25.7 PPG) gives the Rockets an elite closing option that the depleted Blazers roster lacks.
- • The Rockets have dominated this matchup recently, winning 6 of the last 7 meetings including a 24-point blowout in November.
- • Portland's recent 3-game win streak is misleading as it came against weaker competition like the Jazz.
- • To have a chance, the Blazers must shoot an outlier percentage from three to offset Houston's interior size advantage.
