Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets: Apr 9, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers
2-0 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, April 9, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Home

Trail Blazers vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

How to Watch Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, April 9, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassTrail Blazers: BlazerVision · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Fred VanVleetRocketsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Branden CarlsonTrail BlazersCOutConcussion ProtocolOct 20, 2026
Chris YoungbloodTrail BlazersGOutAnkleOct 20, 2026
Shaedon SharpeTrail BlazersGOutMeniscusAug 24, 2026

Status as of 9:00 PM ET, Oct 23. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Trail Blazers

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Preview

The Trail Blazers are 2-0 this season, while the Rockets are 3-0 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Rockets rank 2nd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Damian Lillard (22.0 points per game) and Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game).

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Trail Blazers 2 GPRockets 3 GP
126.0#1
Points per game
121.0#8
101.5#4
Opponent points
111.3#11
47.9%#7
Field goal %
49.8%#4
34.4%#14
Three-point %
41.7%#2
77.1%#15
Free throw %
84.8%#4
50.5#6
Rebounds
43.0#16
30.0#3
Assists
28.0#4
10.0#8
Steals
9.3#13
2.5#29
Blocks
4.0#20
13.0#4
Turnovers
14.7#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Rockets3-0–
2Trail Blazers2-00.5
3Timberwolves2-00.5
4Lakers2-00.5

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Trail Blazers vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Trail Blazers vs Rockets start?

The Portland Trail Blazers play the Houston Rockets on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Trail Blazers vs Rockets on?

Local TV: Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Trail Blazers and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Trail Blazers were 2-0 and the Rockets were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Trail Blazers vs Rockets?

As of 9:00 PM ET, Oct 23: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Branden Carlson (Trail Blazers, out, concussion protocol); Chris Youngblood (Trail Blazers, out, ankle); Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers, out, meniscus).

How did Trail Blazers vs Rockets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Trail Blazers vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 106-99 on Mar 6, 2026 at home.

Where is Trail Blazers vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Trail Blazers vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Trail Blazers and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.