Clippers vs Rockets
Tue, Dec 23
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(7 - 21)
128
-
108
Rockets
Rockets
(17 - 9)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 29 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 128 |
| Rockets | 35 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 108 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
41
8
5
Alperen Sengun
HOU | #28 | C
19
11
7
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are poised to exploit a massive rebounding advantage against a Clippers team missing their starting center and key defenders.
Key Analysis
- • The Clippers are without starting center Ivica Zubac, who scored 33 points in the last matchup and is essential for their interior defense.
- • Houston leads the NBA in rebounding with 49.0 boards per game, creating a severe mismatch against a depleted Clippers frontcourt.
- • Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun form a potent scoring duo that will challenge the Clippers' defense, which is also missing Derrick Jones Jr.
- • The Rockets boast a significantly superior net rating (+8.8) compared to the Clippers' negative point differential this season.
- • Houston has dominated the recent head-to-head history, winning 4 of the last 5 games against Los Angeles.
- • The Clippers must rely heavily on high-efficiency scoring from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden to overcome their defensive and rebounding deficits.
