Rockets ignite in the fourth, a late 12-2 surge sealing a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Clippers after a tense, back-and-forth battle.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers NBA game from December 11, 2025 on ESPN.

Zubac matches a season-high with 33 points, but the Clippers get beaten on the boards all night and Amen Thompson’s three-point play on a tip-in with 17.2 seconds left helps Houston hold on for a

The Los Angeles Clippers are statistically the worst clutch team in the NBA after an embarrassing fourth quarter collapse in Houston.

The Rockets’ injury report suggests that Kevin Durant is not listed out of the rotation for the upcoming showdown against the Clippers.

While the Rockets are in the top five in the Western Conference, the Clippers (6-18) are tied for next-to-last and reeling with losses in seven of their past eight games. Los Angeles also had an off-court maelstrom last week with the unceremonious release of future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul.

The Rockets have seen a successful start to their 2025-26 campaign, all things considered. Despite dealing with injuries, they've jumped out to a 15-6 record, good for No. 3 in the Western Conference behind the blazing OKC Thunder and rival Denver Nuggets.