Jalen Green's 31 Points Propel Rockets Over Injury-Plagued Clippers

Houston secures a 117-106 victory with strong performances despite missing key players, while the Clippers struggle with a depleted roster.

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 31 points, supported by Amen Thompson's 22 points in a standout performance.
The Rockets overcame the absence of Fred VanVleet (knee contusion) and Tari Eason (concussion protocol) to snap a two-game losing streak.
The Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Terance Mann, faced additional setbacks as Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones Jr. exited due to injuries.
Houston dominated the boards with a 50-33 rebounding advantage and shot an efficient 48.8% from the field, including 15 three-pointers.
Despite Ivica Zubac's 21-point, 12-rebound effort and Bones Hyland's 22 points off the bench, the Clippers fell short, losing their second straight home game.