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Thompson's late surge fuels Rockets win
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Amen Thompson scored 12 points in the fourth quarter.
- Houston outrebounded the Clippers significantly, 51-28.
- The Rockets face a challenging six-game road trip starting Monday.
The Houston Rockets returned to action with a narrow 115-113 home win against the Los Angeles Clippers, overcoming a second-half deficit. Amen Thompson led the charge, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, including the decisive putback and free throw in the final minute. His offensive performance in the fourth quarter was particularly strong.
The Rockets demonstrated their league-leading rebounding prowess, outmatching the Clippers 51-28. Despite Ivica Zubac's game-high 33 points on efficient shooting for Los Angeles, a late free-throw miss proved costly for the Clippers.
Looking ahead, Houston will embark on a demanding six-game road trip starting Monday in Denver. This stretch includes multiple matchups against the Nuggets and a Christmas Day game against the Lakers, as the Rockets, Nuggets, and Lakers remain closely contested in the Western Conference standings.
