Blazers outlast Rockets for 119-117 OT victory

Nicolas Batum tied his career high with 35 points and rookie Damian Lillard put up 18 of his season-high 27 points after intermission as Portland upended Houston 119-117 Friday night in overtime at the Rose Garden. It was the Blazers' second overtime win over the Rockets in two weeks. Portland prevailed 95-85 at Houston on Nov. 23. LaMarcus Aldridge tied his season high with 29 points for the Blazers (4-5), including a turnaround 10-footer with 37 seconds left in overtime that provided a 119-116 lead. James Harden led Houston (4-5) with 29 points.