Blazers

In a pivotal late-season clash, the Golden State Warriors demonstrated their tenacity and determination, prevailing over the Portland Trail Blazers with a hard-fought 100-92 victory at the Moda Center. Despite being shorthanded, missing key players like Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Gary Payton II, the Warriors refused to back down and secured a crucial win that propelled them to the Western Conference’s No. 9 seed. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and refusing to relinquish ground.

In a move that caught many by surprise, the Houston Rockets shook up their starting lineup for their Monday night clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. With rising star Jabari Smith serving a one-game suspension, the Rockets turned to an unlikely hero – Jock Landale. The 27-year-old Australian big man, who has primarily served as a backup center this season, was thrust into the spotlight, tasked with filling the considerable void left by Smith’s absence.