Clippers’ Shocking Loss to Rockets: How Missing Stars Changed the Game
The Clippers faced a tough defeat against the Rockets, missing key players James Harden and Amir Coffey, leading to a 117-106 loss at the Intuit Dome.
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Los Angeles: The Clippers had a rough night against the Rockets, losing 117-106. They were missing some key players, which really hurt their chances.
James Harden was out with a sore groin, and Amir Coffey couldn’t play due to a shoulder issue. Without them, the team struggled to keep up.
Coach Tyronn Lue mentioned that Harden’s injury isn’t serious, but they wanted to be cautious. It’s tough when your second-leading scorer and top rebounder can’t play.
Things got worse when Derrick Jones also had to sit out with a hamstring issue. He’s a solid defender and a key scorer for the team.
Despite the setbacks, Ivica Zubac had a great game with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Bones Hyland added 22 points off the bench, but it just wasn’t enough.
Lue said the team needed the break to rest and regroup after a tough stretch. But it’s clear they missed their stars on the court.