After averaging over 32 points per game on elite efficiency, Rockets guard Jalen Green was named by the NBA as Western Conference Player of the Week.

Despite their strong record and Green’s breakout, skepticism lingers over whether the Rockets' success is sustainable. Young teams often face growing pains in the playoffs, where experience and composure are critical. If the Rockets falter early, it could validate concerns that they should have pursued a star to pair with their youthful core.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets. Scoot Henderson had 21 points and 11 assists off the bench for the Blazers.

The Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 as Jalen Green lead the way with 26 points. Houston shot 44.4% from the field and 45.2% from three.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss. Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 15 ...

Portland will try to end its four-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Houston. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who missed nine games with a face contusion, returned during Saturday night’s 125-103 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center. Grant started and played just under 25 minutes, finishing with seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and three turnovers.

After the Houston Rockets 125-103 win over the Portland Trailblazers ... Rockets great start to the season has been the play of Jalen Green. The fourth-year guard is having the best overall ...

The Houston Rockets won 125-103. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) PORTLAND (AP) — Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers ...

Rahat Huq writes generally about the Houston Rockets. The NBA announced on Monday that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from ...

Green ended Saturday's 125-103 victory over Portland with 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes.