Venue Location
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT).
This Western Conference matchup pits the struggling Clippers against a surging Rockets team aiming to solidify their top seed.
Recent Team Forms
The Clippers are on a three-game skid, while the Rockets have won four straight, including a recent victory over Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 4-6):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 10 | at Houston Rockets | L | 95-102 |
| Feb 7 | vs Denver Nuggets | L | 110-136 |
| Feb 5 | at Sacramento Kings | L | 99-109 |
| Feb 3 | vs Memphis Grizzlies | W | 130-111 |
| Feb 1 | at Portland Trail Blazers | W | 130-111 |
| Jan 31 | vs Golden State Warriors | L | 124-131 |
| Jan 29 | vs Phoenix Suns | W | 114-96 |
| Jan 27 | at Utah Jazz | L | 110-115 |
| Jan 25 | at LA Lakers | W | 126-89 |
| Jan 23 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | L | 107-109 |
- The Clippers average 112.9 PPG over this stretch, allowing 116.9 PPG (-4.0 point differential).
- Key notes: Los Angeles has lost three straight, including a defensive collapse vs. Denver (136 points allowed). Their offense has been inconsistent in losses.
Houston Rockets Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 6-4):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 10 | vs Los Angeles Clippers | W | 102-95 |
| Feb 5 | vs Charlotte Hornets | W | 109-99 |
| Feb 3 | at Detroit Pistons | W | 124-121 |
| Feb 1 | at Orlando Magic | W | 115-112 |
| Jan 30 | vs Toronto Raptors | L | 121-123 |
| Jan 28 | vs Charlotte Hornets | W | 112-97 |
| Jan 26 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | W | 130-93 |
| Jan 24 | vs Washington Wizards | L | 115-119 |
| Jan 23 | at Orlando Magic | W | 124-97 |
| Jan 22 | at Sacramento Kings | L | 109-122 |
- The Rockets average 112.7 PPG over this stretch, allowing 108.0 PPG (+4.7 point differential).
- Key notes: Houston has won four straight, with elite defense holding opponents under 100 points in three of those wins.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers:
- Out: Bradley Beal (G, left hip fracture), Darius Garland (G, left toe injury management).
- Note: The absences deplete the Clippers’ backcourt scoring and playmaking.
Houston Rockets:
- Out: Steven Adams (C, left ankle surgery), Fred VanVleet (G, right knee ACL repair).
- Note: VanVleet’s absence impacts guard play, but Amen Thompson returns for depth.
These injuries favor the Rockets, as the Clippers lack key guards.
Key Player Matchups
- Kawhi Leonard (Clippers SF) vs. Tari Eason (Rockets SF): Leonard (20+ PPG) vs. Eason (important in previous game).
Leonard could exploit for 25+ points if healthy.
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets C) vs. Ivica Zubac (Clippers C): Sengun (22 points in Feb 10 win) vs. Zubac—Sengun’s playmaking edges out in the paint.
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- Kevin Durant (Rockets SF) vs. Norman Powell (Clippers G): Durant (26 points in Feb 10) thrives vs. mismatched defenses—expect 25+ points and 6+ rebounds.
- Amen Thompson (Rockets G) vs. Terance Mann (Clippers G): Thompson returns; could limit Clippers’ perimeter.
Series History
- All-Time: Rockets lead 129-93 in 222 regular-season games.
- This Season (2025-26): Rockets lead 3-0 (102-95 W on Feb 10; other wins earlier).
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- Key Trend: Houston has won six of the last 10, averaging 112.7 PPG while holding Los Angeles to 106.3 PPG.
Betting Trends
- Spread (ATS): Clippers 1-4 ATS in last 5; Rockets 1-4 ATS in last 5.
- Over/Under: Over has hit in 4 of Clippers’ last 5; under in 6 of Rockets’ last 10 (60%).
- Moneyline: Clippers 4-6 SU in last 10; Rockets 6-4 SU in last 10.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Clippers 211.5
Houston Rockets – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
