Rockets ignite in the fourth, a late 12-2 surge sealing a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Clippers after a tense, back-and-forth battle.

Aside from the Rockets turning over the ball in unproductive* ways for much of the night, and being unable to assemble coherent offense for more than four minutes at a time, this was really a game of defensive strategy.

Ivica Zubac finishes with 33 points, but the Clippers fail to score on two late possessions with a chance to tie the game in a 115-113 loss to the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Clippers are statistically the worst clutch team in the NBA after an embarrassing fourth quarter collapse in Houston.

Amen Thompson’s three-point play with 17.2 seconds left helped the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Amen Thompson had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists on elite efficiency as the Rockets (16-6) rallied to a much-needed victory over the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers fell 115-113 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but the story of the game quickly became the chaotic final seconds. What should have been a chance to tie instead turned into a moment that encapsulates their entire season so far.

The Rockets’ injury report suggests that Kevin Durant is not listed out of the rotation for the upcoming showdown against the Clippers.

The Rockets have seen a successful start to their 2025-26 campaign, all things considered. Despite dealing with injuries, they've jumped out to a 15-6 record, good for No. 3 in the Western Conference behind the blazing OKC Thunder and rival Denver Nuggets.