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Clippers vs. Rockets: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers in the Emirates NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Nov 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images / Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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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 Cup game for both teams.

Both the Rockets and Clippers are in West Group A along with the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves. On Tuesday, the Kings were idle while the Blazers pulled off an upset against the Wolves.

Now, the Rockets and Clippers look to claim their stake at the top of the group to start their four group stage games.

A win tonight would not only increase Houston's win streak to four games, but it would also give the Rockets an edge to begin their NBA Cup journey and start it off on the right foot.

Clippers vs. Rockets Information

Clippers vs. Rockets Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (OUT - shoulder)
  • C Mo Bamba (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Houston Rockets

  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

    • Clippers vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

    Los Angeles Clippers

    • PG James Harden
    • SG Norman Powell
    • SF Terence Mann
    • PF Derrick Jones Jr.
    • C Ivica Zubac

    Houston Rockets

    • PG Fred VanVleet
    • SG Jalen Green
    • SF Dillon Brooks
    • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
    • C Alperen Sengun

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    JEREMY BRENER

    Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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