Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) watch as the ball goes out of bounds during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) dribbles the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) as center Duop Reath (26) gives chase during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, dribbles the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over center Alperen Sengun, center, and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, left, speaks with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, left, and forward Toumani Camara, right, battle for position under the basket with Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)