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,

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, takes control of the ball from Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP AP

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game to be played on January 18, 2025 on ESPN.

The Portland Trail Blazers thought they knew the assignment. This was supposed to be a “Let’s see what we have now” year. Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe had some nice moments last season, Scoot Henderson could take an offseason to reassess his jumper and get away from the rigors of a rookie season,

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