James Harden dominated the box score with his third triple - double of the season, consisting of 26 points, on 7 - of - 17 shooting, 14 assists, 12 rebounds and three steals, in 32 minutes of action. Patrick Beverley notched 11 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting, along with three assists, two rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes during his season - debut. The Rockets tallied 25 fast break points and shot 14 - of - 32 from long range as their offense clicked on all cylinders. They also pulled down 17 offensive rebounds. Eric Gordon chipped in 16 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting, five rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes off the bench. The Blazers were led by C.J. McCollum, who finished with 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting, in 35 minutes. Damian Lillard was relatively quiet, with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Maurice Harkless finished with 19 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting, along with six rebounds. Portland was out - scored 56 - 48 in the paint.
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