Henderson’s bank shot gave the Blazers a 16-9 lead in the first quarter but the Rockets closed the gap to 24-23 to start the second.
The Rockets went on a 16-5 run, capped by Thompson’s basket that gave Houston a 41-29 lead. Henderson hit a 3-pointer from midcourt to slow the momentum, but the Rockets led 54-50 at the half.
Dillon Brooks’ 3-pointer gave the Rockets a 62-42 lead in the third quarter. Green got tangled up with Moses Brown, who appeared to inadvertently step on his foot late in the quarter. Green left the court but returned midway through the fourth quarter.
Blazers visit Sacramento on Sunday for the final game of the season.
HOUSTON (116) — Brooks 4-10 0-0 9, Smith Jr. 3-5 1-3 8, Landale 8-13 4-4 20, Ja.Green 10-20 1-1 26, Thompson 6-12 5-6 17, Je.Green 2-6 2-2 7, Whitmore 4-14 0-0 11, Bullock Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Holiday 7-11 4-4 18. Totals 44-92 17-20 116.
PORTLAND (107) — Murray 4-11 1-1 10, Walker 3-4 2-4 9, Ayton 3-10 0-0 6, Henderson 10-23 4-5 30, Rupert 1-6 1-2 4, Minaya 1-3 0-0 2, Brown 3-5 2-4 8, Reath 3-7 3-4 10, Banton 9-26 8-9 28. Totals 37-95 21-29 107.
Houston |
23 |
31 |
30 |
32 |
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116 |
Portland |
24 |
16 |
35 |
32 |
— |
107 |
3-Point Goals—Houston 11-39 (Ja.Green 5-10, Whitmore 3-9, Smith Jr. 1-2, Brooks 1-5, Je.Green 1-5, Bullock Jr. 0-1, Thompson 0-1, Holiday 0-3, Landale 0-3), Portland 12-35 (Henderson 6-7, Banton 2-10, Walker 1-1, Reath 1-2, Rupert 1-4, Murray 1-7, Ayton 0-2, Minaya 0-2). Rebounds—Houston 48 (Thompson 15), Portland 48 (Banton 10). Assists—Houston 25 (Thompson 6), Portland 20 (Henderson 7). Total Fouls—Houston 20, Portland 14. A—18,630 (19,393)