LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks
As they prepare to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the LA Clippers have been one of the league's struggling teams this season. As of late December, their record is very poor (below .300), leaving them near the bottom of the Western Conference. In December they went 2–6 overall. Their only wins in that span were a road victory over Atlanta and an upset home win against the Lakers. Otherwise they suffered losses to teams like Memphis, Minnesota, and Dallas. Overall, the Clippers have lost most of their games this month, reflecting serious issues in both offense and defense for this aging roster.
The Houston Rockets, by contrast, have been one of the surprising success stories. By late December they held a strong record (several games above .500) and were at the top of the Southwest Division. In December Houston went 4–4. They dominated at home, winning all three of their games there – including convincing wins over Sacramento and Phoenix, and a tight one-point victory over the Clippers. On the road, Houston had mixed results. They narrowly lost a high-scoring game in Utah and fell in an overtime thriller at Denver, but then rebounded with another win at Denver a few days later. Overall, the Rockets' potent offense and steady play have kept them competitive in every game.
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LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Form
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0.634 | 82 | 52 | 30 | 1 |
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LA Clippers and Houston Rockets Latest Matches
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LA Clippers against Houston Rockets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Harden
K. Dunn
K. Leonard
A. Thompson
J. Okogie
J. Smith
K. Durant
Substitutes
K. Sanders
C. Christie
B. Bogdanovic
J. Miller
K. Brown
Y. Konan Niederhauser
J. Davison
A. Holiday
R. Sheppard
J. Green
T. Eason
J. Tate
LA Clippers - Houston Rockets Key Points
- The Over is 6-0 in the Clippers’ last 6 home games vs. the Rockets after a home win
- The Over is 5-0 in the Rockets’ last 5 night games
- The Clippers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 home games after winning as underdogs
- The Rockets are 1-5 in their last 6 games as road favorites
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Our LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Los Angeles's roster is led by stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Both veterans still produce offense – Leonard with his scoring and defense, Harden with his shooting and playmaking – but both have dealt with injuries and inconsistency. Center Ivica Zubac is another contributor, providing size, rebounding, and points in the paint. Beyond that, the Clippers have struggled to find reliable secondary scorers.
For Houston, the leader is superstar Kevin Durant, who leads the team in scoring almost every night. Rising center Alperen Şengün has been a breakout star too, often posting double-doubles with points and rebounds. Guards Jalen Green and Amen Thompson also add energy and secondary scoring. Houston's depth and balanced attack stand in contrast to L.A.'s reliance on two stars.
Given all this, Houston looks like the much stronger team. The Rockets have the better record, more scoring options, and more consistent recent form. The Clippers are at home, but their recent performances suggest they will be overmatched in this game. Expect Houston's balanced offense and depth to carry the day; the Clippers will likely struggle to keep up. Our prediction for LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets: Clippers control both halves.
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