Blog

Posted on

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Pre-Game 3/25/22

Rockets Head to Portland for Back-to-Back Matchups with Blazers

Part 1.    The Rebuilders.    Need One.

The Rockets travel to Oregon for the first of two straight games in Portland against the Blazers. Part One takes place on Friday night, and then these teams will do battle at the same place and time on Saturday night. Portland traded C.J. McCollum a little after halfway through the season, and Damian Lillard has missed most of the this campaign with a season-ending injury. So, just as the Rockets, the Blazers are in rebuilding mode.

Houston has a great chance to win one of these next two games in Portland. Common sense says tonight’s the Rockets’ best chance. As tomorrow poses the second part of a back-to-back, on the road. Houston likely isn’t disciplined enough to steal both games in Portland, but expect this squad to show some pride, and win at least one of these games this weekend.

Jalen Green is coming off a sub-par game. Houston’s explosive rookie will look to bounce back against a Blazers team that shouldn’t offer much defensive resistance. The University of Houston upset top-seeded Arizona in the NCAA Tournament last night. Can the Rockets upset the Blazers and keep the city’s promising basketball week rolling? Find out tonight, as Houston takes on a very beatable opponent.

 

Moda Center:  Portland, Oregon

 

Jersey Colors:

Houston Rockets (18-55):  Black

Portland Trail Blazers (27-45):  White

 

Tip-Off:  9 PM CT

TV:  AT&T Sportsnet SW,  NBA League Pass