122
–
97
RECAP
Portland dominated inside, overwhelming Houston in the paint.
Cooper Flagg led with 43 points and set the tone throughout.
Live Recap
Portland 122 · Houston 97
- TIPThe first few minutes set the tone: pace, contact, and no easy looks.
- EARLYPortland jumped on it early — the gap built fast.
- EARLYThe middle quarters were about discipline — one extra pass, one extra stop.
- MIDThe bench minutes mattered — second unit kept the pressure on.
- SWINGPortland kept getting downhill and living in the paint.
- SWINGLate in the fourth, Portland pulled away and slammed the door.
- LATE⭐ Cooper Flagg delivered a scoring avalanche, complete offensive control, defensive disruption — 43 PTS, 6 REB, 12 AST.
- FINALScore holds: Portland 122, Houston 97.
Put Away Early Paint Control Bench Spark Ball Movement
FG%
57.8%
REB
37
AST
35
FASTBREAK
20
What Decided the Game
- Portland moved the ball better, creating higher quality looks.
- Portland dominated inside, scoring consistently in the paint.
