The Houston Rockets faced a challenging game against the Los Angeles Clippers but emerged victorious with a 117-106 win. Despite a strong first half, the Rockets struggled with turnovers early in the second half, prompting coach Ime Udoka to call a timeout to refocus his team.

After the timeout, the Rockets tightened their play, committing only one turnover for the rest of the game. Jalen Green led the scoring with 31 points, while Amen Thompson contributed a season-high 22 points. The win marks an important step for the Rockets as they learn to adapt without their usual point guard, Fred VanVleet, who was sidelined due to injury.