LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Clippers just like the city of Las Vegas are starting off the summer hot with a win against the Houston Rockets. Despite the hot shooting of Rockets guard Ben Sheppard, who finished with 28 points. The Clippers defeated the Rockets 95-92 to secure their first summer league win. Some notable faces from the main team took the court starting with Jordan Miller.

Miller finished the game with a team high of 23 points, multiple drives to the basket and a combination of finishes with layups, tear drops, and even a couple of dunks. While he didn’t shoot the ball efficiently, he still stayed aggressive going into the second half. Miller was recently waived by the Clippers, but still is participating in summer league with the team to secure an NBA roster spot.

I asked Jordan Miller what part of his game he thinks will be most important to show coaches & front offices that he belongs in the league.

His answer was as expected. Rooting for this guy! pic.twitter.com/gS1rsItthY

— Dime Dropper (@DimeDropperPod) July 12, 2025

There were a couple more familiar faces of Kobe Brown and Cam Christie that also spent much of last season with the main team. Brown played only 20 minutes, but his time in the first half he made his presence known hitting his first couple of shots finishing with 14 points. As well as being very active in defensive guarding positions 2-4.

Christie didn’t receive any real playing time outside of preseason for the Clippers last season. A tough nosed guard who played solid on ball defense mixed in with great attacking at the rim. Christie would finish the game with 21 points.The Clippers showed great toughness including from one of their most well-known young players Trentyn Flowers. While Flowers finished with 13 points and 6 ribs, it was his versatility defensively that made a difference.

Jeremy Castleberry had high praise for Trentyn Flowers tonight. Emphasis has been on Flowers defending at a high level and more specifically, not missing switches.

“He did everything we asked him to do and nothing more. And that was perfect.” pic.twitter.com/YESWlZgP44

— Law Murray 🎡 (@LawMurrayTheNU) July 12, 2025

The Summer League is a great way to evaluate underlying talent throughout one’s roster. The youth of Brown, Flowers, Christie, and possibly Miller depending on if the Clippers choose to bring him back can help an older roster through a 82 game season if they are given the opportunity to develop.Â