Oladipo: "I know better days are ahead for the Houston Rockets, and I’m looking forward to being a part of those special days."

Former Nets guard Caris LeVert was clearly a huge piece of the massive four-way deal that ended up bringing James Harden to Brooklyn while sending Victor Oladipo to the Rockets and Jarrett Allen to Cleveland.

"Our better days are ahead of us, definitely," Oladipo said after the game.

Chris Boucher had himself a big night, Victor Oladipo made his Rockets debut and Rodney Hood started for Portland. (Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports)

Victor Oladipo exuded optimism about the Rockets after his franchise debut, saying, "I know that better days are ahead for the Houston Rockets, and I'm looking forward to being a part of those special days."