The LA Clippers suffered their second consecutive defeat, losing to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Coach Ty Lue made a notable change to the starting lineup, opting to bench Terance Mann in favor of Kris Dunn, aiming to enhance ball handling alongside James Harden.

Lue praised Mann's energy off the bench, highlighting his aggressive play that led to a season-high 14 points. Dunn also contributed significantly as a starter, recording 11 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and two steals.