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Trail Blazers vs. Rockets: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers in the Emirates NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 12, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) drives to the basket during the second half against Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) drives to the basket during the second half against Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they host the Portland Trail Blazers for both nights of a back-to-back between the two teams.

Tonight's game holds a little more weight as it counts towards the Emirates NBA Cup. In West Group A, both the Rockets and Blazers won their opening game, giving them the top two spots in the group. The winner of the game tonight will take over sole possession of first place.

In the overall standings, the Rockets have a little more of a cushion, coming into the game with an 11-5 record while the Blazers are 6-9. However, upsets have happened before, and with the tournament backdrop for the game, anything can happen.

Here's a look at what you need to know:

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Information

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Injury Report

Portland Trail Blazers

  • PG Scoot Henderson (QUESTIONABLE - thigh)
  • SG Anfernee Simons (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
  • SF Matisse Thybulle (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
  • C Deandre Ayton (QUESTIONABLE - finger)

Houston Rockets

n/a

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers

  • PG Scoot Henderson
  • SG Shaedon Sharpe
  • SF Toumani Camara
  • PF Jerami Grant
  • C Donovan Clingan

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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