Houston Rockets sink LA Clippers as James Harden scores 47; Check out player ratings

The Houston Rockets beat the LA Clippers 120-93 on November 14 IST (November 13 CST). The match took place at the Rockets home Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. James Harden was the Rockets' top-scorer with 47 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists while shooting 7-of-13 three-pointer and 12-26 from the field. Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela scored 17 and 12 points respectively. 

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the Clippers. Lou Williams added 20 points, shooting 36.4 % from the ground. JaMychal Green scored 14 points. 

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NBA 2019-20: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers match report

Harden opened the game with a three-pointer in Q1, after which the Rockets went on a 7-0 run before Patrick Beverley scored 2 points with a driving layup. Harden scored 13 points in Q1. The Rockets outscored the Clippers 31-15 in the Q1, giving them a massive lead. The Rockets had a strong defence, as 15 is the least number of points they have allowed in a quarter this season. Leonard and Williams score for the Clippers in Q2. However, the Rockets outscored the Clippers again, going into the break with a 49-37 lead. Harden scored back-to-back three-pointers. The Clippers caught up in Q3 and Leonard scored back-to-back points for the Clippers. The Clippers tied the game at 80 with Beverley's driving jump shot and overtook the Rockets with 6:52 minutes left on the clock. However, the Rockets regained their lead, with Harden scoring back-to-back points, to bag a 9 point lead.

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NBA 2019-20: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers player ratings 

Los Angeles Clippers 

• Kawhi Leonard – 7/10
• Patrick Beverley – 4.5/10
• JaMychal Green – 6/10
• Montrezl Harrell – 4/10
• Maurice Harkless – 5/10
• Rodney McGruder – 5/10
• Lou Williams – 6.5/10
• Ivica Zubac – 6.5/10

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Houston Rockets

• Russell Westbrook – 6.5/10
• James Harden – 8.5/10
• PJ Tucker – 5/10
• Tyson Chandler – 5.5/10
• Clint Capela – 6/10
• Ben McLemore – 5/10
• Austin Rivers  – 4.5/10

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