Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable hours before tip-off. Ayton hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a back issue.

The Houston Rockets (27-13) wrap up their three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) on Saturday at Moda Center. The Rockets had their five-game win streak snapped in a loss to the Kings on Thursday,

Portland will try to end its four-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Houston. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

The Blazers (13-28) lost their fifth consecutive game and fell to 0-4 on their five-game home stand. The Rockets (28-13) remain second in the Western Conference. The Rockets claimed the season series 2-1. In late November, the Blazers lost 116-88 at the Rockets, then won 104-98 the following night.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-103 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

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The Portland Trail Blazers could be without their top center for their match against the Houston Rockets. Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable hours before tip-off.

Portland ranks fifth in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Deandre Ayton averaging 2.8 offensive boards. The Rockets are 18-9 in Western Conference play. Houston is the worst ...

The Portland Trailblazers have lost five straight games. Their latest loss, a 125-103 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, saw few bright spots as Jalen

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The Portland Trail Blazers are sitting at 15-28 coming off of a two game winning streak. Although fans may not mind losses as much since it will lead to higher