Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives upcourt as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
PORTLAND, Oregon — 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.
Article continues after this advertisementScoot Henderson had 21 points and 11 assists off the bench for the Blazers. Toumani Camara added 17 points.
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Jerami Grant started for Portland after a facial contusion sidelined him for the last nine games. He finished with seven points.
Article continues after this advertisementThe 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.
Article continues after this advertisementSengun’s driving layup touched off a 15-0 run that gave the Rockets a 70-56 lead in the third quarter.
chaos crew slot Article continues after this advertisement TakeawaysRockets: Amen Thompson did not play because of left calf soreness. … Sengun scored six of Houston’s first 10 points. … The Rockets out-rebounded Portland 61-40.
Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija missed a third game because of a right ankle sprain. Deandre Ayton was out with lower back soreness. … Robert Williams III had three blocks.
Article continues after this advertisement READ: NBA: Jalen Green ties career high as Rockets rally past Grizzlies Key momentGreen and Dillon Brooks made back-to-back 3-pointers during Houston’s big run in the third quarter. Anfernee Simon’s layup for Portland finally ended it, but Portland couldn’t recover.
Key statSengun had 14 points in the third quarter and was 6 of 9 from the field. For the game, he was 10 of 19.
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