Portland Trail Blazers guard Rayan Rupert, right, defends against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) celebrates with forward Tari Eason (17) after making a 3-pointer during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots a 3-pointer against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) runs after a loose ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, right, shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Houston, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)