March 7th - The Rockets rallied to defeat the Trail Blazers 106-99. Shen Jing contributed 28 points and 6 rebounds, Durant had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Thompson added 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Trail Blazers, Grant scored 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Holiday had 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists.

In the first quarter, the Trail Blazers built a 12- point lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers and free throws from Kamara and Grant. Durant and Ethan then scored, but the Trail Blazers still trailed 27-34 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Rockets tied and then took the lead thanks to Shen Jing's putback and free throws, leading 57-55 at halftime.

After switching sides, the Trail Blazers maintained a slight advantage thanks to Wesley and Williams. At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers led 81-77. In the final quarter, Thybulle hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to seven points, but Shen Jing scored inside and hit a three-pointer, and Durant scored on a fast break, giving the Rockets a 13-2 run to take the lead and widen the gap. Although Holiday and Kamara narrowed the gap, Durant's jump shot sealed the victory. Ultimately, the Rockets rallied to defeat the Trail Blazers 106-99.

Rockets player statistics

Shen Jing had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; Thompson had 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Durant had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists; Sheppard had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Ethan had 5 points and 5 rebounds; Finney-Smith had 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Holiday had 3 points and 3 rebounds; Capela had 2 points and 6 rebounds; Okogie had 1 rebound and 1 assist.

Trail Blazers player statistics

Grant had 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Holiday had 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists; Klingen had 18 points and 13 rebounds; Kamara had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; Williams had 8 points and 8 rebounds; Wesley had 7 points and 1 assist; Thybulle had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Henderson had 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Krejci had 6 rebounds and 2 assists.

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