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Rockets Claim First NBA Cup Victory Amid Coaching Turmoil

11/19/2025

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On November 14, 2025, the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 140-116, notching their first NBA Cup victory of the season.
Houston center Alperen Sengun posted 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Tiago Splitter, Portland's acting head coach, assumed duties after Chauncey Billups' arrest related to a gambling scandal, and Billups is set to appear in court on November 24.

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Story summary

On November 14, 2025, the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 140-116, notching their first NBA Cup victory of the season.
Houston center Alperen Sengun posted 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Tiago Splitter, Portland's acting head coach, assumed duties after Chauncey Billups' arrest related to a gambling scandal, and Billups is set to appear in court on November 24.