Blazers Lose to Rockets, 106-99

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Houston Rockets 106-99 at the Toyota Center. They jumped out to a 7-point lead after the first quarter, and even regained it after half-time, but Houston dominated the fourth with a 29. To 17 run to seal the win, Jeremy Grant topped the Blazers with 21 points. Drew Holiday posted a double-double of 20 points and 10 assists, while Donovan Clean had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Tumarni Kamara added 16 points in the effort. Meanwhile, Alparren Sengun led Houston with 28 points on 11-15 shooting. Amen! Thompson came close to a triple-double, scoring 26 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Kevin Durant added 20 and reached Shepard Shipped in 17. This drops Portland to two wins and three losses on their road trip. It's the second time in four games they failed to reach 100 points, as injuries to Denea

1:01Avidisha and Shedon Sharpe have hurt their scoring. Punch! The Blazers hope Avidisha returns soon, though Sharpe could miss the rest of the season. They head home for a three-game stand starting Sunday at 6 p.m. Pacific time against the Indiana Pacers, followed by the Charlotte Hornets and Utah. Jazz! I'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. If Sleep Podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.