Talk Blazers vs. Rockets First Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Houston Rockets tonight in the third game of a grueling, pre-Christmas six-game road trip. Portland got shellacked last night in Dallas, but that means their starters should be well-rested for the Houston tilt. Have they got enough in them to right the ship and down the Rockets?

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This is the first half thread. The second half thread will be published around halftime.

Enjoy the game and Go Blazers!

Game Info

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets - Saturday, December 17 - 5:00 p.m. PT

How to watch on TV: Root Sports Plus, NBA League Pass

Blazers injuries: Gary Payton II (out), Nassir Little (out)

Rockets injuries: Jae’Sean Tate (out), Tari Eason (day-to-day), Alperen Sengun (probable)

SBN Affiliate: The Dream Shake

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