The Portland Trail Blazers took on the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center in Portland, OR. On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Trail Blazers won 111-105. Portland’s strong fourth quarter made the difference in the game.

Kevin Durant was a standout for the Rockets with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Trail Blazers, Donovan Clingan grabbed 15 rebounds and provided 6 assists. The win gave Portland a 19-20 record for the season.

The game started evenly, with Houston scoring 29 points in the first quarter while Portland scored 28. Both teams continued to match each other in the second quarter, each scoring 27 points. At halftime, the Rockets held a narrow one-point lead. The third quarter saw Houston pulling ahead with 34 points compared to Portland’s 22.

In the final quarter, Portland turned the game around by scoring 34 points. Houston managed only 15 points in this period. The Trail Blazers’ strong finish secured their 111-105 win. Portland excelled in three-point shooting, making 16 of 44 attempts. Houston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 of 44.

Kevin Durant led the way for the Houston Rockets with 30 points and 12 rebounds. He made 11 of his 20 shots. Durant also contributed four assists, showing his all-around game.

Amen Thompson also had a strong game for the Rockets. He scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Thompson’s shooting was efficient, hitting nine of his 17 attempts.

For the Portland Trail Blazers, Donovan Clingan stood out with 15 rebounds and six assists. He added eight points to his performance. Shaedon Sharpe was key as well, scoring 20 points and collecting eight rebounds. Deni Avdija matched Sharpe’s 20 points and added six assists to help his team secure the win.

What’s Next

The Houston Rockets are now 22-12 after this game. They hold the 6th spot in the Western Conference standings. This loss could impact their position, as teams are close in the standings.

The Portland Trail Blazers improved their record to 18-20. They are in the 9th spot in the Western Conference. This win helps them as they try to move up in the standings.

The Houston Rockets will play their next game on Sunday, January 11, against the Sacramento Kings. This game will be held at the Golden 1 Center. After that, the Rockets will return home to face the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, January 13, at the Toyota Center.

The Portland Trail Blazers will also play on Sunday, January 11. They will host the New York Knicks at the Moda Center. Following this, they will travel to play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, January 13, at the Chase Center.

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