Ivica Zubac finishes with 33 points, but the Clippers fail to score on two late possessions with a chance to tie the game in a 115-113 loss to the Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets showed resiliency and grit on Thursday night, outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers in a tense finish with a 115-113 victory. Coming off a four-day hiatus, the Rockets significantly enjoyed a good rest after last week's tiring schedule that saw two back-to-back outings.

Aside from the Rockets turning over the ball in unproductive* ways for much of the night, and being unable to assemble coherent offense for more than four minutes at a time, this was really a game of defensive strategy.

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

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

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

The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on December 11, 2025, with both teams battling significant injury concerns. Despite Houston's depth

The Rockets went ahead with less than 30 seconds to go before surviving a chaotic final stretch with multiple replay reviews and missed opportunities for the Clippers.

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.