After the game was over, Portland left the stadium with their heads between their legs after being on the losing end of a 118-92 blowout against Houston. In the post-game press conference, Houston coach Bob spoke of how his team came out ready to play and didn't let up once they got ahead. Led by Battle, Houston was able to hold off the few runs made by Portland. Coach Bob of Portland said, "I really thought we had a chance to win this game. Hopefully next game we will come out ready to play. Maybe I need to take our ping pong table out of the clubhouse."

Houston was led by Battle (15 points, 10 boards, 3 assists), Lewis (12 points, 11 boards, 1 assists, a block), Evans (10 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, a steal, a block). Portland was led by Vanderveer (13 points, 11 boards, 1 assists, a block), Kimbell (18 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Smith (12 points, 2 steals).

Houston stand at 19-6. They remain at #2 in the Southwest and remain at #4 overall in the Western Conference. Portland fall to 13-13 and 6-6 at home with today's loss. They stay at #4 in the Northwest and hold at #8 overall in the Western Conference.

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