The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten the better of the Houston Rockets this season. Portland has won two of the three meetings between the teams thus far, but Houston has a prime opportunity to knot up the season series on Friday night.
Fans should expect a decisive win from the Rockets for two reasons. First off, they’ve been a tough out at the Toyota Center all season. Moreover, quite a few of the Trail Blazers’ better players are down for the count with injuries.
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Records, standing, and streaks
Mar 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and forward Kevin Durant (7) look on during a play in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
At present, the Rockets have a 38-23 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fourth-place slot.
The Trail Blazers are the owners of a 30-33 record, good enough for 10th in the Western Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Mar 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with guard Amen Thompson (1) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Houston lost to the Golden State Warriors (115-113) at home in overtime.
Portland came out on top over the Memphis Grizzlies (122-114) on the road.
Injuries
Feb 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred Vanvleet (right) talks with forward Kevin Durant on the bench during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
For Portland, Deni Avdija (lower back injury management) is doubtful, Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon injury management) is out, Kris Murray (illness) is out and Shaedon Sharpe (fibula stress reaction) is out.
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For Houston, the team has yet to release its injury report, though Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) and Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) can be ruled out with season-ending injuries.
Probable starting lineups – Houston
Feb 26, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Portland
Jan 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers uring the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs Trail Blazers: Stream, lineups, injury reports and more