With five rotation players out in a largely meaningless game, the Rockets didn’t have much of a chance to defeat the Clippers (48-32) on the road.

The Rockets have hit on so many of their first-round picks that Reed Sheppard has not been able to see much of the court. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes believes Sheppard will get his chance in due time.

Houston Reed Sheppard – 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 3PM, 4 assists Career-high in 3PM Jeff Green – 19 points Top Performers – LA Clippers James Harden – 35 points, 10 assists, 5 3PM Three straight PTS/AST DBL-DBL Kawhi Leonard – 22 points,