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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, center, drives to the basket between Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, right, and guard Josh Okogie during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

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Rally falls short at Portland as Tari Eason's tip ruled too late

Houston had a shot to win at the buzzer in Portland but Kevin Durant's 20-footer missed and Tari Eason's putback was ruled too late.

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