In the rubber match of a three-game road trip, Houston visits Portland on Saturday. Led by Anfernee Simons, the Blazers won at Houston in November.

The Houston Rockets will seek to start a new road winning streak when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Houston won seven straight in visiting venues before succumbing 132-127 to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) AP AP

The Houston Rockets have made massive strides as a team on the defensive end of the floor, and that can be accredited to players like Amen Thompson and Dillon B

Avdija (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

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