Trail Blazers rally to beat Rockets 137-131 in overtime

Trail Blazers rally to beat Rockets 137-131 in overtime

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Trail Blazers rally to beat Rockets 137-131 in overtime

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Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtime on Wednesday night.

“So many great efforts and I’m just proud of our guys,” Portland coach Chauncey Billups said.

Portland opened overtime with a 9-2 run, with five points from Malcolm Brogdon, to take a 133-126 lead with about two minutes left in the extra session.

But Deandre Ayton tipped in a shot with 10 seconds remaining to give Portland a 135-129 lead, and the Trail Blazers held on for the win.

 

Brogdon had 19 points and Ayton added 18 points and 17 rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who snapped a two-game skid.

“Malcolm is just Mr. Reliable for us,” Billups said. “He makes shots when we need it. ... He makes plays when we need it. He just does it all for us. He’s a savvy veteran who can impact games.”

Sengun had 30 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and Jalen Green scored 29 as the Rockets dropped a second straight game.