Lillard has triple-double as Blazers beat Rockets 125-112

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Damian Lillard had 36 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double Wednesday night, and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled James Harden's return after a two-game absence, beating the Houston Rockets 125-112.

Lillard scored 30-plus points for his sixth straight game, a franchise record. The crowd at the Moda Center roared and gave Lillard a standing ovation when he got his final rebound with under a minute left.

Russell Westbrook led the Rockets with 39 points, extending his streak of games with 20-plus points to 21. He also had 10 rebounds.