Portland Trail Blazers face crucial roster decisions as veterans struggle and young core seeks room to develop. Inside look at the team's challenges and priorities before the trade deadline.

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Portland faces Milwaukee in out-of-conference play. The teams square off Tuesday for the first time this season.

1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson in ... the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime. The Portland Trail Blazers outscore the Rockets 17-0 for a 113-96 victory.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night ...