Clippers at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info
The Rockets (1-7) collapsed late and lost a heartbreaker to the Clippers (3-4) on Monday in Los Angeles. Two nights later, they have a shot at redemption in a rematch at Toyota Center in Houston.
For the Rockets, it’s their first time to face former teammate John Wall since he was bought out of his contract over the 2022 offseason. Wall, who could receive a tribute video, did not play in Monday’s game due to injury management on night two of a back-to-back.
If Houston is to break its four-game losing streak, a huge priority will be better defense against Clippers star Paul George. A perennial All-Star candidate, George scored a game-high 35 points in Monday’s win on 15-of-26 shooting (57.7%) and 5-of-10 on 3-pointers (50.0%), including two big buckets in the final 40 seconds. He also recorded 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals to lead the comeback.
The good news for Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun, and the rest of the young Rockets is that Los Angeles will again be somewhat short-handed, with superstar forward Kawhi Leonard still out due to right knee injury management. Veteran forward Robert Covington is absent, as well, due to health and safety protocols.
When and How to Watch
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 2
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 (1-7)
Guard: Kevin Porter Jr.
Guard: Jalen Green
Forward: Eric Gordon
Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
Center: Alperen Sengun
Los Angeles Clippers (3-4)
Guard: Reggie Jackson
Guard: Luke Kennard
Forward: Paul George
Forward: Marcus Morris Sr.
Center: Ivica Zubac
Projected lineups are based on each team’s starters on Monday.
Injury reports
Houston’s latest injury report lists Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle soreness), Bruno Fernando (left knee soreness), and TyTy Washington (left knee sprain) as out for Wednesday’s game. Meanwhile, the Clippers are again without Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) and Robert Covington (health and safety protocols).
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