The Rockets At Blazers Matchup Offers A Bevy Of Intriguing Storylines (Video)

Tuesday night, in the undisputed best game of the evening’s NBA calendar, the 56-14 Houston Rockets visit the 44-26 Portland Trail Blazers, in a game that will be televised nationally on TNT.

Houston, owners of the NBA’s best record, come into the contest winners of 22 of their last 23 games.

Now sitting comfortably in third place in the Western Conference, Portland enters the ballgame winners of 13 straight.

Rockets TV and radio play-by-play voice Craig Ackerman previews Tuesday’s marquee matchup, while discussing his love for the city of Portland and the unique shared history of the two franchises, including the commonalties of Clyde Drexler, Rick Adelman and multiple memorable playoff matchups.

.@ca_rockets takes you through some of the #Rockets biggest rivalry games vs. the @trailblazers.

Will tonight be another one on @ATTSportsNetSW? pic.twitter.com/EyuyLFTWeM

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 20, 2018