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Balanced Rockets seek back-to-back wins over struggling Blazers
It seems counterintuitive to expect Houston to thrive offensively when Fred VanVleet, the Houston Rockets' third-leading scorer, takes two shots and scores only two points like he did on Friday.,In their 116-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers -- the first of back-to-back games between the te...
Rockets revving up on defense ahead of bout with Blazers
Nearly one month into the regular season, the Rockets have done enough to validate their status as a defensive force. ,Houston enters Thursday third in defensive rating at 104.8 points allowed per 100 possessions following Wednesday's 130-113 home victory over the Indiana Pacers. ,The Rockets aim to...
Blazers embark on key road trip, starting against Thunder
After a frustrating start to the season, the Portland Trail Blazers have turned things around of late.,Now riding a three-game home winning streak, the Blazers will try to show they can be successful on the road as well.,On Wednesday night, Portland will begin an important five-game road trip agains...
Shaedon Sharpe leads Trail Blazers past Hawks for third straight win
Shaedon Sharpe came up with big plays at both ends of the floor in the final minute to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 home win over the Atlanta Hawks.,Coming off a career high 33 points in a win over Minnesota on Wednesday, Sharpe finished with a game-high 32, including the Trail Blaze...
Robert Williams III, Blazers look for repeat performance vs. Wolves
Portland big man Robert Williams III has just returned from a 12-month absence due to a major knee injury.,He's quickly displaying why the Trail Blazers missed him so much last season.,Williams dominated the first contest of a back-to-back set with the Minnesota Timberwolves and will look to repeat ...
Grizzlies stay hot by stomping on Blazers
Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals in just 24 minutes of action to help the Memphis Grizzlies roll to an easy 134-89 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.,Jake LaRavia scored 18 points and Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17 for the Grizzlies. Santi ...
Jaren Jackson Jr. heating up for Grizzlies as Blazers await
Jaren Jackson Jr. had a career-best offensive campaign last season, and he might be ready to push the envelope even more this year.,The Memphis star forward put up a season-high 39 points in Friday's victory over the Washington Wizards and seeks another strong effort when the Grizzlies visit the Por...
Spurs looking for return to fundamentals in meeting vs. Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs hope their home court and a focus on fundamentals will help them produce some energy and overcome a depleted roster when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers head to the Alamo City for the first game of a road back-to-back set and on the hee...
Blazers dominate fourth quarter to turn back Pelicans
Deandre Ayton had a double-double, Dalano Banton scored all 20 of his points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers pulled away to a 118-100 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.,Ayton finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 24 and J...
Familiar foes Blazers, Pelicans tangle for third time this season
The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are getting very familiar with one another during the first two weeks of the season.,After splitting two games in Portland on the first weekend of the season, the Trail Blazers and Pelicans will meet for a third time Monday night in New Orleans.,Bo...
Devin Booker, Suns look to topple Trail Blazers
The Phoenix Suns have played teams from Los Angeles in four of their first five games.,Seeing the Lakers and Clippers twice apiece hasn't stopped the Suns from winning four of the five. Now they'll take a swipe at beating the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.,Phoenix coach Mike Bude...
Thunder out to remain perfect, win 13th straight over Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder have dominated the Portland Trail Blazers in recent seasons, including a historic 62-point victory last January.,The Thunder strive to keep the success going and increase their winning streak over Portland to 13 games when they visit the Trail Blazers on Friday night.,The 1...
After pair of close losses, Kings host Blazers in search of first win
One day after watching the Portland Trail Blazers accomplish the feat, the Sacramento Kings hope to break into the win column for the first time this season when the clubs meet Monday night in the California capital.,Both teams were off to 0-2 starts before the Trail Blazers got 28 points from Jeram...
Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton help Blazers beat Pelicans
Jerami Grant scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton had a double-double and the host Portland Trail Blazers routed the New Orleans Pelicans 125-103 on Sunday.,Ayton finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Toumani Camara had 12 and Deni Avdija added 11 as all five Blazers ...
One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Zion Williamson will be back in the lineup after an illness prevented him from playing in the seasoning-opening 123-111 h...
Down 14, Taylen Green and Arkansas rally past UAB
Ja'Quinden Jackson ran for 147 yards and a touchdown as Arkansas overcame an early two-touchdown hole to upend UAB 37-27 on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.,Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns and finished 11-for-26 passing for 161 yards. His main target was Andrew Ar...
Trail Blazers sign veteran G Devonte' Graham
The Portland Trail Blazers announced the signing of free agent guard Devonte' Graham on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal with the 29-year-old veteran were not disclosed.,Graham averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 23 games (zero starts) with San Antonio last season.,He has career average...
Trail Blazers add 2 assistant coaches to bench
The Portland Trail Blazers added assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming to coach Chauncey Billups' staff on Monday.,Bjorkgren, 49, has coached in the NBA since 2015 when he was hired as an assistant with the Phoenix Suns, followed by a stint with the Toronto Raptors. He served as the hea...
One Night of Showtime for L.A. Glosses Over Lakers' Glass Jaw vs. Dame & Blazers
Don’t let one blowout victory fool you, The Los Angeles Lakers are still in massive trouble against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. ...
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