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Trail Blazers Edge Rockets in Close Contest

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Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center

Portland Trail Blazers 111, Houston Rockets 105, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Houston Rockets 111-105 at Moda Center on January 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested game, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets 111-105 at the Moda Center. This victory marks the Blazers' third win in their last four games, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. With this result, Portland now leads the season series against Houston 3-1, having previously won a nail-biter just two days earlier on January 8, 2026, by a score of 103-102.

The Trail Blazers entered the matchup with a home record of 19-20, while the Rockets boasted a stronger away record of 22-13. Portland's recent form has been impressive, as they have gone 6-4 in their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak. During this stretch, they averaged 112.2 points scored per game while allowing 113.1. In their last five games, they have averaged 114.4 points while allowing 112.4, indicating a slight improvement in their offensive output.

Conversely, the Rockets have also performed well, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. However, they are coming off a loss, breaking a previous winning streak. Houston's average scoring during this period stands at 113.5 points, with a notable defensive average of 107.5 points allowed per game. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 110.4 points while allowing 105.0.

At home, the Trail Blazers have shown a better record compared to their away performance, going 4-3 in their last seven home games. The Rockets, on the other hand, have struggled more on the road, with a 3-4 record in their last seven away games. This disparity in home and away performance played a crucial role in the outcome of this matchup.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced significant challenges. For the Trail Blazers, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. Shaedon Sharpe was ruled out due to a knee injury. The Rockets had Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams all listed as day-to-day with ankle and knee issues. The status of these key players added an element of unpredictability to the game, impacting both teams' strategies.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Rockets favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 222.5. The odds reflected a belief in Houston's ability to perform well, despite their recent struggles against Portland. The moneyline odds were set at +210.0 for the Trail Blazers and -258.0 for the Rockets, indicating a strong expectation for Houston to win.

The game conditions were optimal for basketball, with both teams showcasing their skills on the court. Fans witnessed a thrilling fourth quarter where the lead changed hands multiple times. Key moments included Sidy Cissoko making critical free throws and Kevin Durant's pull-up jump shot, which kept the game competitive until the final moments. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers held their composure, securing the win with clutch free throws from Donovan Clingan in the dying seconds of the game.

Viewers should have kept an eye on the performances of the key players, especially those dealing with injuries, as their contributions could have swayed the game in either direction. The matchup highlighted the intensity of NBA competition, with both teams fighting hard for a crucial win in the standings.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -6.5	222.5 o -108 / u -112	Houston Rockets -258 · Portland Trail Blazers +210

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Injury report

Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets

Leaders

PointsToumani Camara25Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija6Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan15Portland Trail Blazers
PointsKevin Durant30Houston Rockets
AssistsKevin Durant4Houston Rockets
ReboundsKevin Durant12Houston Rockets

Recent form

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W4112.2 scored · 113.1 allowed per game4-3 at home

W103-102vs Houston RocketsJan 8
W137-117vs Utah JazzJan 6
W115-110at San Antonio SpursJan 4
W122-109at New Orleans PelicansJan 3
L95-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 1
W125-122vs Dallas MavericksDec 30
W114-108vs Boston CelticsDec 28
L103-119vs LA ClippersDec 27
L106-110vs Orlando MagicDec 24
L102-110vs Detroit PistonsDec 23

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1113.5 scored · 107.5 allowed per game3-4 away

L102-103at Portland Trail BlazersJan 8
W100-97vs Phoenix SunsJan 6
L104-110at Dallas MavericksJan 4
W120-96at Brooklyn NetsJan 1
W126-119vs Indiana PacersDec 30
W117-100vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 28
W119-96at Los Angeles LakersDec 26
L108-128at LA ClippersDec 24
L124-125at Sacramento KingsDec 22
W115-101at Denver NuggetsDec 20

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Houston Rockets	Portland Trail Blazers
Field goals	40-96	37-89
Field goal %	42	42
Three-pointers	10-44	16-44
Three-point %	23	36
Free throws	15-24	21-23
Free throw %	63	91
Rebounds	56	43
Offensive rebounds	22	14
Defensive rebounds	34	29
Assists	21	26
Steals	8	9
Blocks	8	3
Turnovers	13	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	16
Fast-break points	14	12
Points in the paint	44	40
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	13	6
Lead changes	24	24
Time in front	53	38

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter72-71Caleb Love makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-72Caleb Love makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter75-72Kevin Durant makes 26-foot three pointer (Reed Sheppard assists)
3rd Quarter78-72Reed Sheppard makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter78-74Deni Avdija makes layup (Donovan Clingan assists)
3rd Quarter81-74Reed Sheppard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Okogie assists)
3rd Quarter83-74Josh Okogie makes running layup
3rd Quarter86-74Kevin Durant makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josh Okogie assists)
3rd Quarter86-77Caleb Love makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Yang Hansen assists)
3rd Quarter88-77Amen Thompson makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter90-77Reed Sheppard makes two point shot
4th Quarter90-79Sidy Cissoko makes running layup (Caleb Love assists)
4th Quarter90-81Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup
4th Quarter90-83Shaedon Sharpe makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter90-86Caleb Love makes 26-foot running jump shot (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter90-88Yang Hansen makes 6-foot layup (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter92-88Kevin Durant makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Dorian Finney-Smith assists)
4th Quarter94-88Reed Sheppard makes 2-foot running dunk
4th Quarter94-91Duop Reath makes 26-foot three point jumper (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter94-93Toumani Camara makes 1-foot driving dunk (Sidy Cissoko assists)
4th Quarter97-93Kevin Durant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Reed Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter97-95Donovan Clingan makes two point shot
4th Quarter98-95Josh Okogie makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-95Josh Okogie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-98Deni Avdija makes 24-foot three point jumper (Duop Reath assists)
4th Quarter99-99Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-100Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-101Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-102Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-102Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk (Reed Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter101-103Sidy Cissoko makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter101-104Sidy Cissoko makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter101-105Sidy Cissoko makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter103-105Kevin Durant makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter103-107Sidy Cissoko makes dunk (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter103-108Toumani Camara makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-109Toumani Camara makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-109Amen Thompson makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter105-110Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-111Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2