The Portland Trail Blazers (42 - 20) defeated the Houston Rockets (43 - 21) 105 - 100 on Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland. While the Blazers looked to be in control and destined for a win in the closing few minutes of the fourth quarter, the Rockets came back in a hurry and made it a real interesting finish. With 15 seconds left in the game, Corey Brewer was able to grab a steal and score a bucket to bring the game within one point. Damian Lillard then went on to hit two free throws to put the Blazers back up three. With 12 seconds left, the Rockets had the ball and gave it to Corey Brewer, who launched a three - pointer in an attempt to tie the game, but came up just short and the Rockets went on to fall to the Blazers. Coming into this matchup just a game back from the Rockets for the third spot in the Western Conference standings, this was a big win for the Blazers, as this pulled the two teams even in the standings. Leading the charge was LaMarcus Aldridge, who posted a game - high of 26 points (12 - 20 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT), while also posting 14 rebounds in 33 minutes. It marked the fifth time in his last sixth games surpassing the 20 - point mark, a six - game stretch where he's averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds. Aldridge did receive some help though, as Nicolas Batum went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points, while adding nine rebounds and six assists as well. He's dialed in at the moment and has shot 50 percent or higher from the field in each of his last four games. Over those four games, he's averaging 18 points and 9 rebounds. Notching a double - double, Robin Lopez finished with 16 points (7 - 10 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT) and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes. It marked his first double - double since the start of February. The Rockets received their biggest boost from their bench, with Corey Brewer recording a team - high of 23 points (9 - 16 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 5 FT), while also adding two steals in 25 minutes. 17 of his 23 points came in the fourth quarter, as he nearly self - propelled the Rockets to a comeback win. James Harden finished with 18 points (7 - 19 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT), six assists and three steals in 38 minutes. Over his last three games, he's averaging 28 points and 8 assists, which included the triple - double he posted against Detroit on Friday. Terrence Jones posted a double - double of his own, with 17 points (6 - 13 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) and 12 rebounds. He's also been scoring at a high rate lately, averaging 18 points over his last seven games. Trevor Ariza chipped in with 11 points (3 - 7 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), six rebounds and six assists as well. The Trail Blazers' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, while the Rockets will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Thursday.
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