Rockets Face Blazers in Final Game of Road Trip
Final Stop. Wrong Time. Coming Together.
The Houston Rockets battle well-versed Rocket-killer Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. It’s the final game of a five-game road-trip for the Rockets. Containing Lillard is a key to beating Portland, as always when facing the Blazers. Dame has had some big games against Houston in his career, even ending their season in the postseason once last decade.
Unfortunately, the Rockets are facing Lillard at the wrong time. He didn’t play in Portland’s previous game, due to rest – initiated by weather delays which caused his team to arrive late to their previous game. So, this is Lillard’s first game after the All-Star Break, fresh off winning the NBA’s Three-Point Competition.
Houston will need to come together as a unit, and put on the best defensive effort all season if they want any chance to upset the Blazers tonight.
Moda Center: Portland, Oregon
Jersey Colors:
Houston Rockets (13-46): Red
Portland Trail Blazers (29-30): Black
Tip-Off: 8:00 PM CT
TV: AT&T Sportsnet SW, NBA League Pass