In the NBA Cup opener for both teams, the Rockets (8-4) host the Clippers (6-6) on Friday. Houston enters with wins in five of its last six games.

The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers are getting ready for their rematch at Toyota Center tonight, but the stakes are raised in the first Emirates NBA C

After sweeping their three-game home stand, the Lakers are back on the road where they will tip off their NBA Cup title defense against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the first meeting between both teams.

Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set.

Jalen Green scored a game-high 21 points while Alperen Sengun chipped in a double-double and a late dunk that helped the Houston Rockets fend off the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 111-103 on Wednesday.

Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set. The Rockets trailed by 11 early but had taken a five-point lead by halftime.