PORTLAND, Ore. – CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.Damian Lillard had 32 points and nine assists to help Portland get its first win.
McCollum also had eight assists.James Harden finished with 44 points and 17 assists for Houston, and Christian Wood added 31 points and 13 rebounds.
Harden also had a game-ending turnover on the final possession of overtime. Lillard's layup pushed the Blazers ahead 125-123 with 30 seconds left in overtime, but Harden made a 3 to push the Rockets ahead with 15.3 seconds left.