Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable hours before tip-off. Ayton hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a back issue.

The Houston Rockets (27-13) wrap up their three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) on Saturday at Moda Center. The Rockets had their five-game win streak snapped in a loss to the Kings on Thursday,

The Portland Trail Blazers list Deandre Ayton as questionable with a left knee injury ahead of their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, as the Mem

The Blazers (13-28) lost their fifth consecutive game and fell to 0-4 on their five-game home stand. The Rockets (28-13) remain second in the Western Conference. The Rockets claimed the season series 2-1. In late November, the Blazers lost 116-88 at the Rockets, then won 104-98 the following night.

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks, and Tari Eason all had strong games Saturday as Houston (28-13, No. 2 seed in West) won big at Portland.

The Portland Trailblazers have lost five straight games. Their latest loss, a 125-103 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, saw few bright spots as Jalen

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves, helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Shaedon Sharpe also had 23 points and Deandre Ayton added 22 points and eight rebounds to help Portland win for the sixth time in seven games.

Evan Mobley was rewarded with his first All-Star appearance, and he celebrated with this slam. The Cavaliers are blowing out the Hawks on TNT. Mobley has 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.