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PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Portland's Damian Lillard sank five 3-pointers in the last 3:07 of the match to lift the Trail Blazers to a 115-100 come-from-behind win over Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Lillard had a mediocre points total until his late flurry lifted him to 31 for the game and gave the hosts a memorable win over the runaway Northwest Division leader, with the Thunder's lead trimmed to 8-1/2 games.
Among other results, Memphis came from 21 points down in the second half to edge Boston, Houston beat Indiana in overtime, and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to nine by defeating New Orleans, also in overtime.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. The Trail Blazers won 115-110. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Portland's C.J. McCollum added 22 points for the Trail Blazers, who hit a season-high 19 3-pointers to snap a three-game skid.
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook nearly had his fourth triple-double of the season, but fell just short with 25 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds.
Memphis pulled off its biggest comeback of the season to down Boston 101-98.
Isaiah Thomas, who led the Celtics with 35 points, launched a 3-pointer as time expired but officials confirmed the basket came after the horn.
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 13 rebounds while Mario Chalmers added 18 points for the Grizzlies, hitting 11 of 13 free throws.
Houston's Corey Brewer sank the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime as the Rockets downed Indiana 107-103.
Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 24 points while Dwight Howard added 21 points and 17 rebounds for his fifth straight double-double since returning from a back injury.
Indiana's Paul George had just four points in the first half before scoring 14 of his 20 in a 27-point third quarter to help the Pacers build a big lead before Houston came back.
The Clippers only just managed to keep their winning streak alive, defeating New Orleans 114-111 in overtime.
Chris Paul had 25 points and 11 assists and Jamal Crawford added 21 points for the Clippers who led by 12 points but allowed the Pelicans back into it, and Jrue Holliday forced overtime when he was fouled on a 3-points attempt with 1.6 seconds left.
Holliday scored 12 of his season-high 29 points off the bench in the fourth quarter as New Orleans put up a brave performance in the absence of two-time All-Star Anthony Davis, who badly cut his back on Friday.
New York broke open the game in the third quarter and beat Milwaukee 100-88.
Carmelo Anthony had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Knicks while Kristaps Porzingis was at the forefront in the third quarter, with a sensational follow dunk on one end and a blocked shot on the other.
Greg Monroe had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks.
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points, converted a big three-point play and grabbed a key loose ball in the final seconds to lead the Mavericks to a 93-87 win against Minnesota.
Denver extended Charlotte's losing sequence to seven games, with Danilo Gallinari scoring 27 points in 95-92 win.
Cleveland's LeBron James tied a season high with 37 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 95-85 win against hapless Philadelphia.
Utah won its first road game in eight attempts, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 86-74.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard high-fives guard C.J. McCollum, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. The Trail Blazers won 115-110. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
