Can the Trail Blazers Pull Off Another Upset Against the Rockets? The Portland Trail Blazers are on a roll, securing four consecutive wins for the first time this season—including a nail-biter against the very same Houston Rockets just days ago. But can they replicate that magic? Join us as we dive into the first half of this thrilling matchup and chat with fellow fans! And this is the part most people miss: with both teams dealing with key injuries, this game could be a strategic battle of depth and adaptability. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in and join the conversation.
Game Details:
Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) vs. Houston Rockets (22-12)
When: Friday, January 9th, 7:00 PM Pacific
How to Watch:
- Antenna/Cable: Rip City Television Network
- Streaming: BlazerVision (Oregon & Washington), NBA League Pass (everywhere else)
How to Listen: Rip City Radio 620AM
Injury Report:
- Trail Blazers: Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley, Jrue Holiday (Out)
- Rockets: Alperen Sengun, Fred Vanvleet, Isaiah Crawford (Out)
Community Spotlight: Check out The Dream Shake (https://www.thedreamshake.com/), our Rockets SB Nation affiliate, for their take on the game.
Halftime Discussion: We’ll post another thread at halftime to keep the conversation going. Here’s how to make the most of our discussion threads:
- Stay on Topic: During Game Day threads, let’s keep the focus on the action unfolding on the court. After all, that’s what unites us!
- No Trolling: Discuss the game, not your fellow fans. Keep it respectful, honest, and relatable—think of this as your digital living room.
- Respectful Language: Absolutely no derogatory remarks based on race, gender, orientation, or similar. Even if you’re roasting the L*kers, keep it creative and clean.
- No Profanity: Blazer’s Edge is a profanity-free zone, even when the refs make questionable calls.
Controversial Question: With both teams missing key players, does this game favor the Trail Blazers’ bench stepping up or the Rockets’ remaining starters dominating? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Thanks for being part of the community. Enjoy the game, and stick around afterward for in-depth analysis and more!
