Midway through the third quarter Portland Trail Blazers' ongoing game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, rookie center Donovan Clingan attempted to check himself out of the action after appearing to role his ankle against rising Rockets star center Alperen Sengun beneath Houston's basket.

Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Thunder, now face the Houston Rockets, another young team on the rise. The Blazers are following the blueprint for success set by the Thunder and Rockets over the past few years.