Rockets Visit Short-Handed Blazers for Moda Center Rematch

Overview

• The opener of a two-game set in Portland tips at 7 p.m. local time at Moda Center.
• Oddsmakers list Houston at -6.5 with a 221.5 total as the Rockets start a three-game trip.
• Houston will be without Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Isaiah Crawford, while Portland lists Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Jrue Holiday and Blake Wesley out with Kris Murray doubtful.
• Steven Adams has filled in at center for Houston after Sengun’s ankle sprain, drawing a matchup with Portland rebound leader Donovan Clingan.
• The Rockets won the first meeting 140-116, and Kevin Durant enters off a game-winning three and sits within 52 points of passing Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA scoring list.