Houston takes control with a 19-2 run that carries into the fourth quarter, then holds on for a 111-103 victory in the opener of a two-game set in Texas. The teams square off again Friday night.

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 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.

Frankly, George has a point. The crowd's been lacking this season, even after Clippers owner Steve Ballmer built a new, state-of-the-art $2 billion arena. Los Angeles' 25th-ranked average home attendance rate thus far speaks volumes.

Paul George draws from his past experience with the Los Angeles Clippers for his message to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Paul George is not happy with Los Angeles Clippers fans. During the latest episode of his podcast on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers forward lashed out at the Clippers' faithful for how they treated him when he returned to face his old team.