Game 3: Blazers @ Rockets, 5:30pm CSN

Blazers Analysis Rockets
PG
Aaron Brooks has proved in this first week that he can be a scorer or a distributor. He's obviously one of the best players on a talent-thin Rockets team. I still like Portland's tandem, Blake needs to hit three's tonight to prove his worth and Andre really just needs max minutes. I like our guys tonight.
PG
SG
Brandon Roy continues to put up good numbers but his shooting percentages are down. I think he's still struggling with his role in a crowded lineup. Rudy was electric on Thursday and I expect more of the same as he comes in and shakes things up. Ariza had a big offensive game Thursday so look for more production from him. BRoy will lock Trevor up.
SG
SF
Martell Webster is quickly making Portland fans forget about Nic Batum. Martell's energy, defense, and athleticism are all back on track. But his offense will be stymied by Shane Battier who can still play on both ends of the floor. Not to mention Chase Budinger who can get it going offensively. Then of course we've got our wild card. Trout torched Houston, can he do it again?
SF
PF
LaMarcus Aldridge hasn't quite gotten into the flow of the game yet. Too much is being made of other things but LA needs to get it going early. We've had high hopes for Aldridge and it's time for him to break out. Scola and Landry still have a very physical presence which has been disruptive to our bigs. This Rockets team will put up a bigger fight in Houston.
PF
C
I thought a severely undersized opponent in Chuck Hayes would help Greg Oden get going offensively. But he seems to be over thinking it every time he gets the ball on the block. I'd prefer it if we stopped doing that for now, let him focus on defense and Andre Miller will figure out how to get Oden involved. I like Greg and Joel to work these guys today.
C
Blazers	Analysis	Rockets
PG	Aaron Brooks has proved in this first week that he can be a scorer or a distributor. He's obviously one of the best players on a talent-thin Rockets team. I still like Portland's tandem, Blake needs to hit three's tonight to prove his worth and Andre really just needs max minutes. I like our guys tonight.	PG
SG	Brandon Roy continues to put up good numbers but his shooting percentages are down. I think he's still struggling with his role in a crowded lineup. Rudy was electric on Thursday and I expect more of the same as he comes in and shakes things up. Ariza had a big offensive game Thursday so look for more production from him. BRoy will lock Trevor up.	SG
SF	Martell Webster is quickly making Portland fans forget about Nic Batum. Martell's energy, defense, and athleticism are all back on track. But his offense will be stymied by Shane Battier who can still play on both ends of the floor. Not to mention Chase Budinger who can get it going offensively. Then of course we've got our wild card. Trout torched Houston, can he do it again?	SF
PF	LaMarcus Aldridge hasn't quite gotten into the flow of the game yet. Too much is being made of other things but LA needs to get it going early. We've had high hopes for Aldridge and it's time for him to break out. Scola and Landry still have a very physical presence which has been disruptive to our bigs. This Rockets team will put up a bigger fight in Houston.	PF
C	I thought a severely undersized opponent in Chuck Hayes would help Greg Oden get going offensively. But he seems to be over thinking it every time he gets the ball on the block. I'd prefer it if we stopped doing that for now, let him focus on defense and Andre Miller will figure out how to get Oden involved. I like Greg and Joel to work these guys today.	C