The Blazers (13-28) lost their fifth consecutive game and fell to 0-4 on their five-game home stand. The Rockets (28-13) remain second in the Western Conference. The Rockets claimed the season series 2-1. In late November, the Blazers lost 116-88 at the Rockets, then won 104-98 the following night.

The longest-tenured Blazer on their current roster, Simons entered the league in 2018 as Portland's No. 24 overall pick. He experienced team success with the Blazers as early as his rookie year, with Portland finishing with a 53-29 in 2018-19.