Tari Eason’s game winner against the Blazers was deleted by review
It was yes and then it became no. The Houston Rockets lost lone, 103-102, to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Wednesday after Tara EasonThe referees overturned the game-winning field goal.
After Kevin Durant missed his jumperEason returned it when time ran out. The Rockets celebrated on the floor, but it was short-lived the review showed that Eason’s shot was a split second late.
Houston fell to 22-12, while Portland improved to 18-20.
Eason finished with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds with one steal and one block. He struggled from the field, however, going just 5-of-18, including 2-of-8 from long range.
He has continued to put up solid numbers since being thrust into the starting lineup. With Alperen Sengun out for at least two weeks with an ankle injury, 24-year-old Eason is expected to carry more of the load. Eason can even entertain a few fans during the lull.
The former LSU standout expressed gratitude for being given a bigger role by coach Ime Udoka, especially after he was limited to just 56 games last season with a leg injury.
The Rockets came close to winning their second straight after Durant hit a game-winner against the Phoenix Suns, 100-97, on Monday.
Durant had 37 points and four rebounds against Portland, while Amen Thompson added 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
The Rockets will seek revenge in a rematch against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
2026-01-08 06:23:00
