Kevin Durant and Shaedon Sharpe are two players to watch when the Houston Rockets (22-12) and Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) meet at Moda Center on Friday. It begins at 10 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KUNP and SCHN
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.5% | 5 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3% | 9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.1 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.6 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.2 | 23 |
Trail Blazers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.8% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.2% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 | 15 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 16.1 | 30 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 9 |
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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Top Players
Rockets
- Amen Thompson puts up 18.2 points per game while also adding 7.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
- Durant scores 26.1 points per game, also adding 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
- Among active players, the Rockets are led by Reed Sheppard from beyond the arc. He knocks down 2.5 shots from deep per game.
- Sheppard records 1.5 steals per game. Durant collects 1.0 block a game.
Trail Blazers
- Deni Avdija's showing this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 26.3 points per game and 7.0 assists per game to go with 7.2 rebounds per contest.
- Donovan Clingan's per-game averages this season are 11.2 points, 1.8 assists and 10.7 rebounds.
- Toumani Camara hits 2.6 threes per game.
- The Trail Blazers' defensive effort gets a lift from Sharpe (1.5 steals per game) and Clingan (1.4 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Isaiah Crawford: Out (Illness)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Blake Wesley: Out (Foot),
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Jrue Holiday: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Jerami Grant: Out (Achilles),
Kris Murray: Out (Back),
Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Pacers | W 126-119 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Nets | W 120-96 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mavericks | L 110-104 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Suns | W 100-97 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Trail Blazers | L 103-102 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
Trail Blazers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Thunder | L 124-95 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Pelicans | W 122-109 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Spurs | W 115-110 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Jazz | W 137-117 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Rockets | W 103-102 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
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