Following a brutal start to the 2022-23 schedule with 10 road games in their first 13, including a pair of road trips of at least four games in length, the young Houston Rockets finally embark upon an extended home stretch with Monday’s visit from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Starting with Monday’s contest, the Rockets play at home within the friendly confines of Toyota Center for five of their next six games.
The Clippers and Rockets have already played twice this season, with Los Angeles winning both. However, each game was decided by single digits, including a two-point thriller in Los Angeles that wasn’t decided until Paul George’s game-winning shot in the final seconds.
The statistical standout for the Rockets in those two prior meetings with the Clippers was big man Alperen Sengun, who averaged 20.0 points (57.1% FG), 11.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 31.6 minutes.
When and How to Watch
- Date: Monday, Nov. 14
- Time: 7:00 p.m. Central
- TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, NBA League Pass
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free in Houston markets)
Probable starting lineups
Houston Rockets (2-11)
- Guard: Kevin Porter Jr.
- Guard: Jalen Green
- Forward: Eric Gordon
- Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
- Center: Alperen Sengun
Los Angeles Clippers (7-6)
- Guard: Reggie Jackson
- Guard: Luke Kennard
- Forward: Paul George
- Forward: Marcus Morris Sr.
- Center: Ivica Zubac
Projected lineups are based on each team’s latest game notes.
Injury reports
Houston’s latest injury report lists Jae’Sean Tate out (right ankle soreness) and Bruno Fernando (left knee soreness) as out, while Jalen Green is questionable with right shoulder soreness.
Los Angeles will be without Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) and John Wall (left knee ACL injury recovery).
