Houston Rockets, did Amen Thompson’s 29-point fourth quarter swing the Portland Trail Blazers?

The Houston Rockets moved to 39-23 after a 106-99 result over the Trail Blazers, who slipped to 30-34, at Toyota Center on 8:00 PM CST.

First quarter

The Houston Rockets opened with 27 points while the Trail Blazers hit 34 in a quarter that featured 7 ties and 12 lead changes across the game.

Portland’s early edge leaned on 17 steals overall, while the Rockets answered with 9 blocks as the teams traded stops at the rim.

Second quarter

The Rockets put up 30 points in the second quarter and carried a 57-56 halftime margin behind 54 percent shooting from the field.

H-Town also leaned into the paint for 64 points in the lane, supported by 63 percent on 2-point attempts and 92 percent at the rim.

The Blazers kept pace with 56 rebounds and 37 free throw attempts, even as their free throw accuracy finished at 57 percent.

Third quarter

The Rockets scored 20 in the third quarter while Portland added 26, pushing Rip City in front entering the fourth.

Houston’s ball security wobbled with 22 turnovers, and Portland turned those chances into 19 points off turnovers.

Still, the Rockets created their own extra possessions with 16 second-chance points, while the Blazers posted 15 on second chances.

Fourth quarter

The Rockets closed with 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the game’s key run showed up in Houston’s 15-0 most-unanswered stretch from 89-89 to 100-89.

Amen Thompson posted 26 points and 7 assists, and Alperen Sengun added 28 points on 73 percent shooting to anchor Houston’s half-court scoring.

Kevin Durant chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds as the Rockets finished with 23 assists, and the defense held Portland to 40 percent from the field and 31 percent from 3-point range.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers recap coverage also reflected a contrast in pace, with Houston producing 15 fast-break points on 88 percent conversion while Portland managed 14 on 42 percent.

For anyone tracking the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers full match report, the Houston Rockets full-time result hinged on paint efficiency, rim protection, and that late unanswered burst that flipped time-leading control.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers final thoughts begin with the Rockets’ 0.98 defensive points per possession and end with Portland’s 33 made field goals being outpaced by Houston’s 41.

The Rockets are scheduled to visit the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on 3/8/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast listed on NBC/Peacock.

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