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#4 Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets
Win/Loss column: Rockets 2-3, Clippers 2-2
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Rest: Rockets - 1 day, Clippers - 2 days
Tip-off: 8 PM ET, 5:30 AM IST
Preview:
Chris Paul will return to the Rockets's starting lineup after serving out a 2-game suspension for his role in the Spitgate, which disrupted proceedings in the Rockets' match against the Lakers last week. The Rockets have gotten off to a rocky start, and are looking decidedly weaker on the defensive side of things after the departures of Ariza and Mbah a Moute, who will be suiting up for the Clippers today. Missing James Ennis will not help for this game either. Missing James Harden will, however, be the biggest blow to their chances this night.
The Clippers will ramp it up on the offensive end, but whether their defense holds up against the Rockets' offense is a whole other story.
Matchup to look out for: Patrick Beverley vs James Harden
Prediction: The Clippers win a closely fought game by 5 or fewer points.
