Rockets Fall to 0-3 Against Clippers in 122-106 Defeat
No Charm. Too Much George. Rough Waters.
Houston returned home after their long road stretch, but the friendly confines of Toyota Center provided no less comfort, as the Rockets lost to the Clippers for the third time this season, 122-106, on Monday night. Paul George once again led a balanced Clippers’ attack with 22 points. Jalen Green led the way for Houston with 25 points, knocking down 10 of his 19 attempts from the field. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 20 points, and led the team with 7 rebounds. And Alperen Sengun chipped in 16 points and 4 boards in a contest that went the Clippers’ way the entire night.
The Rockets are now 0-3 against the Clippers, as we’re 14 games into this campaign, nearing the first quarter mark of the season. Too much Paul George kept Houston at bay, but the Rockets should be able to win these types of tilts with improved chemistry and locker room dynamics. How long will that take? Only time will tell. For now, Houston continues to sail in rough waters to start this season with the league’s worst record at 2-12.
Up next, the Rockets head back on the road, but not far, and only for one game on Wednesday night in Dallas. Afterwards, the squad will return home for a set of four consecutive home games. Hopefully Houston can squeeze a win or two out of this upcoming five-game slate. They’ll have some comfort knowing that Luka Doncic, one of the front-runners for MVP, will be resting Wednesday night as the Rockets battle the Mavericks. They’ve got a chance… time to stretch as the squad hits the road again.