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🏀 First-Half Update & Headlines — Rockets vs. Clippers Tonight (8:00 pm ET)
Tonight the Houston Rockets (15-6) host the Los Angeles Clippers (6-18) at Toyota Center in Houston. Houston comes in as one of the top teams in the West with a strong record and elite offensive numbers, while the Clippers have struggled this season and sit near the bottom of the standings.
Key Storylines Before Tip-Off
• Rockets have a short injury report, with Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), Tari Eason (oblique), and Fred VanVleet (out for season) listed as unavailable. Still, the core of Houston’s lineup is healthy and ready to roll.
• Houston’s offense is elite: they average 120.9 PPG (4th in the NBA), boast a +223 scoring differential, and lead the league in rebounds per game (48.8). Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun anchor the attack, with Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Reed Sheppard contributing major production.
• The Clippers are in rebuilding mode, with a 6-18 record and injuries impacting their rotations. This sets up a big opportunity for the Rockets to come out hot and control the pace early.
First-Half Things to Watch:
🔹 Kevin Durant & Alperen Sengun — A big first-half performance from these guys could put Houston in control early.
🔹 Bench scoring — The Rockets’ depth is a huge asset and can swing the first half if the Clippers struggle to keep up.
🔹 Rebounding advantage — Houston’s league-leading boards could fuel extra possessions and easy buckets.
👇 Drop your first-half score prediction and who you think will be the early game MVP!
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🏀 First-Half Update & Headlines — Rockets vs. Clippers Tonight (8:00 pm ET)
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