Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center fall to the Houston Rockets as fourth quarter swing flips the game

The Portland Trail Blazers moved to 30-34 after a 106-99 road loss to the Houston Rockets, while the Rockets improved to 39-23 at Toyota Center on 8:00 PM EDT.

First quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers opened with 34 points in the first quarter while holding the Rockets to 27.

The Blazers created early offense with 14 fast break points in the game and a 13-point biggest lead.

Second quarter

The Rockets answered with 30 points in the second quarter as the Blazers scored 22.

Portland went 21-for-37 at the line for 57 percent in the game, while Houston went 19-for-26 for 73 percent.

Third quarter

The Blazers added 26 points in the third quarter and finished with 56 total rebounds, including 16 offensive rebounds.

Donovan Clingan posted 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Portland produced 15 second chance points on those extra possessions.

Fourth quarter

Houston closed with 29 points in the fourth quarter while Portland scored 17 to decide the Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets recap.

Jerami Grant scored 21 points, and Toumani Camara added 16 points with 6 steals as Portland finished with 17 steals and 19 points off turnovers.

Rockets response and game shape

The Rockets generated 64 points in the paint on 36 made 2-point shots and shot 54 percent from the field.

Houston also recorded 9 blocks and turned Portland’s 16 turnovers into 21 points off turnovers in this Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets review.

What the numbers leave

Portland shot 40 percent overall and 31 percent from 3-point range, and Houston hit 26 percent of its 3-point attempts in this Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets tactical recap.

Jrue Holiday finished with 20 points and 10 assists as Portland totaled 20 assists and posted 42 points in the paint during this Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets scoreline review.

Next game

The Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to host the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on 3/8/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with TV coverage listed on KUNP and FDSIN.

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