Victory at home! Yang Hansheng records 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists while Avdiya explodes for 41 points; Eason’s buzzer-beater after overtime leads Trail Blazers to a win over the Rockets

On January 8th Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers played at home against the Rockets. Yang Hansheng enjoyed good minutes and showed solid performance, tallying 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, with a +2 plus-minus rating. Both teams battled intensely, with five Trail Blazers scoring double digits and two Rockets posting double-doubles. In the end, Eason’s buzzer-beater in overtime secured a close 103-102 win for the Trail Blazers.

Statistics:

Rockets: Durant 37 points, Adams 7 points and 11 rebounds, Eason 15 points and 13 rebounds, Amen 24 points and 12 rebounds

Trail Blazers: Yang Hansheng 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Avdiya 41 points; Kamara 14 points; Klingen 12 points and 7 rebounds; Sharp 20 points; Love 10 points

Game Progress:

At the start of the first quarter, Durant opened the scoring for the Rockets, but Avdiya responded with a layup. The Rockets then scored 4 consecutive points to try to pull ahead, but Avdiya hit a three-pointer to keep the score close. The teams then engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with the score tied at 8-8, 11-11, and 17-17. Yang Hansheng entered the game at this point, but the contest remained tight with no clear lead. Yang Hansheng nailed a three-pointer, giving the Trail Blazers a 4-point advantage. Adams made one of two free throws, and the first quarter ended with the Trail Blazers leading 25-22 by 3 points.

In the second quarter, the Rockets went on an 8-1 run to take the lead. Yang Hansheng stayed on the court alongside Lowry forming a twin tower. Although his own three-point attempt missed, he quickly assisted Sharp’s three-pointer, helping the Trail Blazers keep the gap close. Eason hit a mid-range jumper, and the Trail Blazers scored 4 straight points to level the game. The battle remained tight, with Yang Hansheng consistently on the floor. The Trail Blazers then went on a 10-2 scoring run to build an 8-point lead, and Klingen’s three-pointer pushed their advantage into double digits. Durant made one of two free throws, and by halftime, the Trail Blazers led 57-47 by 10 points.

In the third quarter, Klingen returned to the starting lineup, but the Trail Blazers allowed an 11-2 run that nearly erased their lead. Klingen’s put-back basket stopped the bleeding, and the Trail Blazers responded with a 7-0 run to widen the gap again. Durant’s crucial three-pointer stabilized the situation. The teams exchanged points with the score remaining close. Later in the quarter, Yang Hansheng re-entered the game, and the Trail Blazers gradually extended their lead over the Rockets. At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers were ahead 81-75 by 6 points.

In the final quarter, Yang Hansheng remained on the floor as the Rockets mounted a 9-3 run to erase the deficit. Yang Hansheng was temporarily taken out after committing his fifth foul; the camera showed two clear fresh blood marks on his upper arm. The Trail Blazers responded with a 7-0 run forcing a Rockets timeout. After the break, KD completed a 2+1 play to continue closing the gap. The teams continued to battle, with the Trail Blazers holding a 4-point lead entering the last 3 minutes. Avdiya scored a 2+1 to extend the lead, while Durant kept scoring with isolation plays. With one minute left, the difference was down to 2 points. In a critical moment, Avdiya again completed a 2+1, Amen made one of two free throws, Love missed a shot, Durant drew a foul and made both free throws, cutting the margin to 1 point. Eason stole the ball at a key moment, and on the final possession, Durant’s game-winning shot missed; Eason’s buzzer-beating put-back dunk after overtime sealed a nail-biting 103-102 victory for the Trail Blazers over the Rockets.

Starting lineups for both teams:

Rockets: Durant, Smith, Adams, Eason, Amen Thompson

Trail Blazers: Sissoko, Kamara, Klingen, Sharp, Avdiya