Talk Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Here!

The stage is set for the Portland Trail Blazers to take on the Houston Rockets tonight. With 23 games left in the season to make a playoff push, a victory against the sputtering Rockets is crucial for Damian Lillard and company to move up in the West standings.

This is the Game Day Thread. For those new to the process, you can talk about the game in the comment section with your fellow Blazer’s Edge readers. You can find viewing information and conversation rules just below this.

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

Enjoy the game and Go Blazers!

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers - Sunday, February 26 - 6:00 p.m. PT

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

Blazers injuries: Justise Winslow (out), Ibou Badji (out), Jusuf Nurkic (out), Anfernee Simons (out), Ryan Arcidiacono (out)

Rockets injuries: Jalen Green (out), Kevin Porter (out)

SBN Affiliate: The Dream Shake

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