----- Jalen Green scored a game-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Houston Rockets used a strong second half to handle the Trail Blazers 125-103 Saturday night at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Jalen Green scored a game-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 Saturday night at Moda Center.
The Trail Blazers were without Donovan Clingan, Deandre Ayton, and Deni Avdija, but got a boost with Jerami Grant returning to the lineup after suffering a facial contusion.
Scoot Henderson returned to the bench with Grant's return. He finished with 21 points and 11 assists.
Houston (28-13) led by one at halftime but used a 15-0 third quarter run to take control of the game. The Rockets opened the fourth on a 17-8 run pushing their lead to 22 at 104-82.
The Trail Blazers did respond with a 12-4 run but couldn't get over the hump and the Rockets cruised to an easy victory.
Portland committed 19 turnovers leading to 24 points for the Rockets. Houston held a 61-40 edge on the glass and pulled down 23 offensive rebounds.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers play the second of a back-to-back Sunday evening at Moda Center against the Chicago Bulls. The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 PM.
Chad's Take- Rebounding continues to be an issue for the Trail Blazers.