Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets to a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, scoring 26 points. He made 10 of his 17 shots, including four three-pointers, and added five rebounds in his 29 minutes on the court. The Rockets won with a score of 125-101.
What It Means
Green’s performance marked his achievement of surpassing the 20-point milestone, leading both the game and his team in scoring. This game is part of a season where he averages 21.5 points per game, ranking him first on his team and sixth among shooting guards. He has consistently been a top scorer, finishing as the highest point scorer at his position in six out of forty games this season. Additionally, Green has shown proficiency from beyond the arc, averaging nearly three made threes per game at a rate of 35.7%.
