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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week we asked if you had to make one of these two players untouchable at the […]
The Houston Rockets (22-13) are heavily favored (by 12.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Sacramento Kings (8-30) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 222.5 for the matchup. Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Sunday’s game. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Kings Pick the Rockets (-12.5) to Cover The Rockets are 18-17-0 against the spread this year. The Kings h...
The Houston Rockets are leaving one house of horrors in Portland for another in California when they fly to take on the Sacramento Kings. The Kings have won the last three matchups between these teams in California’s capital, with all three being frustrating for the Rockets. Just a few weeks ago, Houton held a 14-point […]
A pair of the NBA’s best players will be on display when Jalen Brunson (29.0 points per game, eighth in league) and the New York Knicks (24-14) travel to face Deni Avdija (26.1, 14th) and the Portland Trail Blazers (19-20) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET on KUNP and MSG. In their last matchup on Friday, the Knicks suffered a 112-107 loss to the Suns. In their last outing on Friday, the Trail Blazers earned a 111-105 win against the Rockets. In the Knicks’ loss, Brunson led the way w...
It’s tough to beat a quality team twice in a row. It’s doubly hard to do so when that opponent has Kevin Freaking Durant playing at the level of his all-time great reputation. But that’s what the Portland Trail Blazers did this week when they defeated the Houston Rockets twice in three days at the […]
For the second consecutive game the Houston Rockets lose in a heartbreaker to the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it wasn’t a last second tip in being wiped away because of not getting off the fingertips in time. It was the Rockets not being able to hit the broad side of a spaceship in the […]
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets get together, it’s like watching two cats go at it after a full display of arched backs and hissing. It’s not going to be pretty. Chaos will reign. But fur is going to fly and you do NOT want to get into the middle of it. True […]
The Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth consecutive game in NBA action tonight, turning back the Houston Rockets for the second time in two outings to remain undefeated in 2026. The final score was 111-105, Portland. The Blazers have now won six of their last seven games and are 19-20 on the season. Toumani Camara […]
Let’s chat about the second half of Blazers vs. Rockets here! Also: Please help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) vs. Houston Rockets (22-12) – Fri. Jan. 9th – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are winners of four in a row for the first time this season, including a squeaker over this same Rockets team just a few days ago. Can they do it again? Let’s find out together and chat about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids […]
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns January 7, 2026 Location: Moda Center — Portlandia TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 9:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., The Funaki Trailblazers: Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Sidy Sisoko?, Donovan Clingwrap
Ever watch an exciting, hard-fought, back-and-forth basketball game and wish it wouldn’t end? If you felt that way about the Portland Trail Blazers game versus the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, you’ll get the next best thing tonight as the two teams square off in a rematch. The Blazers claimed the narrowest of victories Wednesday night […]
The Houston Rockets have been one of the league’s top-ranked offenses all season. Quite the surprise for an Ime Udoka-led group, which is generally carried by defensive execution. Houston’s offensive philosophy is largely predicated on dominating the glass and getting extra bites at the apple. Simple but effective. The more extra possessions, the more scoring […]
Basketball is a super complicated game. Analytics have taken the sports from “put ball in hoop and stop other team from putting ball in hoop” to “leverage help defense around the nail to prevent penetration and kickouts to below-the-break threes.” There are a variety of strategies still to this day. The Houston Rockets utilize a […]
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason wasn’t pleased with the manner in which Deni Avdija dropped 41 points in the Rockets’ last-second loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. When asked about the qualities that make Avdija difficult to guard, Eason, visibly perturbed, answered “Zebras.” Follow-up questions were met with the same one-word response. […]
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been upgraded to doubtful to play versus the Houston Rockets on Friday at the Moda Center, the organization announced. Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games due to a right calf strain. He last appeared on the court during Portland’s 140-116 loss to the Rockets on Nov. 14. Jerami […]
With the Portland Trail Blazers fresh off a huge win over the Houston Rockets that it’ll take all day to celebrate, it’s time to tackle one of the lesser and easier (but still pertinent) Blazer’s Edge Mailbag questions about everybody’s favorite Blazers player. Take a look. Dave, Lots of talk about Deni being an all […]
Something is shifting for the Portland Trail Blazers. The group’s latest feat, an inspiring 103-102 win over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night at the Moda Center, made it clear. You could hear it in the M-V-P chants in the fourth quarter that serenaded Portland forward Deni Avdija, prompted by a season-high 41 points. You could […]
The Houston Rockets fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in a close battle that came down to the wire. Following a Kevin Durant miss, Tari Eason had a successful tip-in. However, following an officials’ review, the play was reversed as being after the buzzer, and the win was given to Portland. Here’s […]
The Portland Trail Blazers fought tooth and nail for a win against the Houston Rockets in the Moda Center on Wednesday night. In a defensive struggle, the Blazers gave as much as they took, standing up to their heralded opponents without giving an inch of ground. Persistence paid off as Portland took a 103-102 win […]
The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers showed that you don’t need a 127-125 score to highlight a fantastic NBA matchup in the Year of Our Lord, 2026. These Western Conference foes put up a tough battle, particularly on the defensive end. Active ball-hawking was punctuated by dazzling scoring displays by a couple of big […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets are two quarters of the way through their titanic struggle in Moda Center tonight. Which team will prevail? Talk about the second-half action here with friends! Help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! For those just catching up, here’s the info on the matchup: […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have been on a winning run lately. Blazers fans hope that doesn’t come to a crashing halt tonight as their team welcomes the Houston Rockets to the Moda Center. You can talk about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids in need to see a […]
With just under three minutes played on Christmas Day, Rocket’s forward Tari Eason bodies up Luka Dončić in the back court, nudging him just slightly to make his presence felt. The aggressive nature and culture Houston embodies nets him a hand on the inbound, a steal and a quick slam while Luka lies on the […]
Tonight, the Houston Rockets visit Portland for a rematch with the Trail Blazers. Portland has been on a roll, winning five of its last six games. You can only play the competition in front of you, but those victories have come against Eastern Conference opponents (BOS), losing teams (DAL, NOP, UTA) or teams playing without their […]