The Los Angeles Clippers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 7-21 record after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Saturday night.
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LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and guard James Harden (1)© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
In Saturday’s victory over the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 32 points and 12 rebounds while James Harden added 21 points, four rebounds and 10 assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory at home on Tuesday night as they face off against the Rockets in a tough matchup.
On the other side, Houston enters Tuesday’s contest with a 17-9 record after losing on the road in overtime to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28)© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Alperen Sengun led the way for the Rockets in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 28 points and six rebounds while Kevin Durant recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Rockets Injury Report, Will steven Adams Play?
For the Rockets, they have two players listed on their injury report, though Steven Adams is not one of them.
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Of course, Adams sat out Sunday’s loss to the Kings due to rest as it was the second night of a back-to-back but he is off the injury report and will return against the Clippers on Tuesday night.
Houston has ruled out both Fred VanVleet and Dorian Finney-Smith as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries to begin the season.
Clippers Injury Report, Will Ivica Zubac Play?
On the other side, the Clippers have four players listed on their injury report, including center Ivica Zubac.
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Ivica Zubac (40)© Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has ruled out Zubac due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Saturday’s victory over the Lakers in the first quarter and he is expected to be out at least three weeks due to the injury.
With Zubac sidelined, Brook Lopez and Nicolas Batum may both be in line for larger roles moving forward.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3)Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Clippers have also ruled out Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr. as they continue to recover from injuries while Chris Paul remains away from the team.
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Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Rockets and Clippers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.