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The Blazers fumbled away a winnable game with a forgettable final period, crumbling in crunch time on the way to a 106-99 loss in Houston.
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Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game from March 6, 2026 on ESPN.
Houston and Portland will play in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Friday's meeting will be the fourth of the season between the two teams.
Jrue Holiday accomplished a career scoring milestone following his 20-point performance in the Blazers' loss to the Rockets on Friday night.
Thompson scored 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting. He added seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block — the Rockets won his minutes by a team-best 12 points. That performance and Şengün's helped Houston overcome a quieter Kevin Durant night (20 points, 8-of-18 shooting).
Jrue Holiday had 35 points and 11 assists, and Jerami Grant added 30 points as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 122-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Portland Trail Blazers are offering fans a chance to own a piece of their championship history. The franchise has launched “The 1977 Experience,” a self-described “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to,