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Tari Eason\u2019s game-winner in Rockets-Blazers wiped out by review<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was a yes, then it became a no. The Houston Rockets<\/a> lost by a solitary point, 103-102, to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday after Tari Eason<\/a>\u2019s game-winning bucket was nullified by the referees.<\/p>\n

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After <\/a>Kevin Durant<\/a> missed on his jumper, Eason tipped it back in as time expired. The Rockets celebrated on the floor, but it was short-lived as the review showed<\/a> that Eason\u2019s shot was a fraction of a second too late.<\/p>\n

Houston fell to 22-12, while Portland improved to 18-20.<\/p>\n

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Eason finished with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds on top of one steal and one block. He, however, struggled from the field, going just 5-of-18, including 2-of-8 from long distance.<\/p>\n

He has continued to produce solid numbers since being inserted into the starting lineup. With Alperen Sengun missing at least two weeks due to an ankle injury, the 24-year-old Eason is expected to carry a heavier load. Eason can even entertain a couple of fans during a lull<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The former LSU stalwart has expressed how grateful he is of being given a bigger role by coach Ime Udoka, especially after being limited to just 56 games last season due to a leg injury.<\/p>\n

The Rockets came close to scoring a second straight nail-biting victory after Durant sank the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns, 100-97, on Monday.<\/p>\n

Durant had 37 points and four rebounds versus Portland, while Amen Thompson added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.<\/p>\n

The Rockets will seek revenge in their rematch against the Trail Blazers on Friday.<\/p>\n

Related: Rockets\u2019 Ime Udoka reveals Kevin Durant\u2019s biggest change since Nets tenure<\/a><\/p>\n

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Related: Kevin Durant\u2019s clutch game-winner vs. Suns holds undeniable underlying impact for Rockets<\/a><\/p>\n