The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are set to square off in an NBA Friday night matchup at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Houston (4-4) makes its first trip to Portland this season after Wednesday's 100-96 win over New Orleans capped off its 2-1 homestand.
Houston newcomer, James Harden is averaging 33.3 points on 51.6 shooting in three road games compared to 22.2 points on 38.9 percent from the field at home.
The Rockets' bench could also play a crucial role during this trip. Houston's reserves finished with 32 points on Wednesday, with Marcus Morris (13) and Toney Douglas (12) doing the most damage.
Meanwhile, the Blazers ended a three-game losing streak with a 103-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night.
Damian Lillard, who leads all rookies in scoring, assists and minutes played (37.6), had 22 points and nine assists in the win.
The Blazers ranks fourth in the NBA in three-pointers made, averaging 8.8 per game. Nicolas Batum (second with 21), Lillard (third with 20) and Wesley Matthews (seventh with 18) rank among the top seven individually in three-pointers made.
Batum also ranks second in the NBA in steals (2.50 per game).
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