The Blazers suffered a heavy defeat on the road, losing 88-116 to the Rockets. Portland committed 20 turnovers throughout the game, with a shooting accuracy of only 33% and a three-point shooting percentage of 25.6%. The root of the problem lies in the lack of a core point guard, which resulted in poor offensive flow.
After this win, the Rockets improve their record to 12-5, ranking 2nd in the Western Conference. Jalen Green had an inefficient game, scoring 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting, with a season shooting percentage below 40%. Alperen Şengün’s performance was also not very efficient. However, so far this season, the Rockets allow only 103.7 points per 100 possessions, the second-lowest in the league, showcasing a mature and solid defense. Given this, the Rockets are expected to win again when they face the Blazers tomorrow, though the total points in the game are likely to be low.

Pick: Total Points Under 227 (bet365)