The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs meet Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka compared point guard Reed Sheppard to NBA legend Manu Ginobili.

There is no doubt that the San Antonio Spurs are ahead of schedule in their move back into the upper echelon of the NBA, pushing their way toward the top of the Western Conference standings as the season turns toward its fourth quarter.

Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 20,

The Portland Trail Blazers play the Houston Rockets on Friday in an NBA matchup at Toyota Center. This and that: This is the final stop on a five-game, nine-day trip for the Blazers, who have split the first four games.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant says he is a fan of the second apron due to the parity it brings to the league.

If you've watched any Houston Rockets games, you've had to notice Marc Israel sitting courtside near the opponent's bench. He's the one cheering on his team while other stay in their glitzy seats.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Brunson wore only jersey No. 9 and put up 1.9 points and 1.4 assists per game.

Both the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers may be without multiple key players in Friday night's matchup.