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,

The Portland Trail Blazers could be without their top center for their match against the Houston Rockets. Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable hours before tip-off.

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.

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.

The Portland Trailblazers have lost five straight games. Their latest loss, a 125-103 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, saw few bright spots as Jalen

Jalen Green scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-103 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Portland ranks fifth in the NBA with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Deandre Ayton averaging 2.8 offensive boards. The Rockets are 18-9 in Western Conference play. Houston is the worst ...

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss

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

Starting against Portland

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks, and Tari Eason all had strong games Saturday as Houston (28-13, No. 2 seed in West) won big at Portland.

Ayton will miss his third straight game due to a left knee sprain, and his next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Bucks. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams (hand) will serve as the Blazers' top centers Sunday due to Ayton's injury.