Houston's Jalen Green is figuring out the one factor that held him back from reaching his star potential: consistency. If he can keep his momentum going, he'll become a problem for the rest of the league.

The Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 as Jalen Green lead the way with 26 points. Houston shot 44.4% from the field and 45.2% from three. Alperen Sengun got the Rockets off to a hot start with six points on 3-for-6 field goals before the Trail Blazers called a timeout down 10-2.

The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

The first choice for Houston's representation in the All-Star Game is Alperen Sengun, who has shown more consistency throughout the season. He's averaging 19.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season. However, Green has a case as well, seeing as how he leads the Rockets in points per game.

Green torched Memphis for 42 points on Monday and has reached a new level of production and efficiency in January.

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Leads Houston in scoring

Jalen Green scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-103 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who missed nine games with a face contusion, returned during Saturday night’s 125-103 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center. Grant started and played just under 25 minutes, finishing with seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and three turnovers.

Green ended Saturday's 125-103 victory over Portland with 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103 on Saturday night, the Trail Blazers' fifth straight loss.