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Blazers Overrun Rockets Late to Complete Sweep, Extend Streak to Five as Durant Reaches Seventh

Portland's depth closed with a 34-15 burst, exposing Houston's short-handed late-game woes.

Overview

  • Portland erased a 13-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, outscoring Houston 34-15 to win 111-105 and sweep the two-game set.
  • Toumani Camara led the Blazers with a career-high 25 points, while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija added 20 each; Amen Thompson posted 24 points and nine rebounds for Houston.
  • Kevin Durant finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds and moved past Wilt Chamberlain into seventh on the NBA's all-time scoring list with a third-quarter three.
  • Houston's offense collapsed late, shooting 1-for-17 from three in the fourth quarter with only six made field goals and key turnovers.
  • The Rockets were without Alperen Sengun due to a right ankle sprain and lost Tari Eason to a right ankle sprain during the game, further straining their rotation.