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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

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Rockets fall apart in fourth quarter and lose second in a row to Trail Blazers

Portland outscored Houston by 19 points in the final quarter to beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.

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