The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup, but is Blazers star Jerami Grant playing in the game? Grant is among the Blazers listed on the NBA injury report as he deals with a face contusion.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who missed nine games with a face contusion, returned during Saturday night’s 125-103 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center. Grant started and played just under 25 minutes, finishing with seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and three turnovers.

Jerami Grant is AVAILABLE to play.

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, takes control of the ball from Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP AP

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