The Houston Rockets came very close to their second straight buzzer-beating win on Wednesday night. Instead, Tari Eason's putback of a Kevin Durant jumper was ruled no good by instant replay and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight game, 103-102.

Houston had a shot to win at the buzzer in Portland but Kevin Durant's 20-footer missed and Tari Eason's putback was ruled too late.

In a recent interview, Tari Eason gave a cryptic response suggesting that referees might be favouring Deni Avdija.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason had a casual chat with fans during a lull in the game against the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant spoke very highly of Tari Eason after the Rockets inserted the forward into the starting lineup against the Lakers.

Tari Eason’s inclusion in the starting lineup has given the Rockets a renewed sense of life on both sides of the court.

Cameras showed Tari Eason casually talking with female fans seated courtside when a clock issue briefly paused the game on Monday.

Since Ime Udoka inserted Tari Eason into the starting lineup, the Rockets are surging, with Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith benefiting

Houston has won three straight since Eason was inserted into the starting lineup, putting up eye-popping numbers in the process.

When the Houston Rockets begin the rebuilding phase after trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, they were hoping that they could bring in a few high lotter