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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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
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 […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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 […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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. […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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: […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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 […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
UPDATE: Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be UNAVAILABLE to play against the Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Blazers players Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Matisse […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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. The NBA Trade Deadline approaches and the Rockets are swirling in rumors all over the league. […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Houston Rockets star big-man Alperen Şengün will be sidelined 10-14 days after sustaining an ankle injury on Saturday, January 3rd against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Şengün has put together his best season on record, posting averages of 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Portland Trail Blazers, […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Mavericks were 1-1 this past week and moved up to 11th place in the West. They lost to Philadelphia (123-108) and beat Houston (110-104) at home. Max Christie led the team in scoring this with 21 points per game. Kyrie Irving (knee) remained out, and P.J. Washington sprained his ankle against the Rockets and […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
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. This past week’s question asked if you want the Rockets to make a deal at the NBA Trade […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Moments like the end of this game are why a team trades for Kevin Durant, soon to be the 6th highest scoring player in NBA history. A contested, almost double-teamed, 3pt shot with time running out. Not a good shot, but a pure one, nothing but net. Nothing but net after Durant had almost nothing […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
When expectations meet reality, they can make for strange bedfellows. As a child, you expect to be the president, or an astronaut, or, in the case of my late uncle, a donkey (true story). As an adult, you become a policy analyst who reports to the man who reports to the woman who reports to […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Good morning, it’s Monday, January 5th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 20-17 and play the Indiana Pacers on the road tomorrow at 7 PM. Cleveland lost to the Pistons yesterday. Today’s Game of the Day Kevin Durant takes on his old team as the Suns look for a win on the road in Houston. The Rockets […]
From Fear The Sword | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Phoenix Suns just knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder. So on the one hand, they’ll be tired as they come in to play the Houston Rockets. On the other hand, teams that beat OKC (and Golden State back in the day) always get what I call a “Beating a champ bounce.” Usually a win […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
In a game versus the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Alperen Sengun left the game after only 64 seconds played with an apparent right ankle sprain. Sengun grabbed a defensive rebound but landed awkwardly, falling to the floor. He grasped at his ankle as he sat down. This injury comes after Houston already lost center Steven […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) entered Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets (21-11) on a four-game losing streak, but found a way to get a second-straight big win over their rival to the South, 110-104. The game got off to a painfully slow start, with Rockets center Alperen Sengun rolling his ankle a minute in, […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads