The expectations placed upon Jalen Green have always been high. Since the Houston Rockets selected Green with the second overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, the shooting guard has proven he belongs on the court.

Jalen Green is averaging over 30 points per game this month on elite efficiency, and he’ll look to build on that when Houston visits Portland (+11.5).

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.

After the Houston Rockets 125-103 win over the Portland Trailblazers the Rockets moved their record to 28-13 at the mid-way mark of the regular season. They are

Orlando looks to end its four-game skid when the Orlando Magic take on Portland. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green spurred the Rockets past the Trail Blazers on Saturday as Houston reached the season's halfway point with a win.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who missed nine games with a face contusion, returned during Saturday night’s 125-103 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center. Grant started and played just under 25 minutes, finishing with seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and three turnovers.

After the Houston Rockets 125-103 win over the Portland Trailblazers ... Rockets great start to the season has been the play of Jalen Green. The fourth-year guard is having the best overall ...

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.

Blazers center Robert Williams III is the center of attention in trade rumors, especially with Ime Udoka and the Rockets interested.

As the Celtics fall in the NBA power rankings, the Bucks are beginning to look like the true championship contenders that they are.