Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction

Sunday afternoon, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in Houston with just 1.5 games separating them in the Western Conference standings.The contest will see the return of Clippers star Blake Griffin (per coach Doc Rivers), who has missed the past 15 games with an elbow injury. Though L.A. enjoyed moderate success in his absencehaving gone 9-6Griffin's return is crucial to a team that has become increasingly reliant on the contributions of Chris Paul.Houston's star, James Harden, has struggled against the Clippers consistently throughout his time with the Rockets. This year, through three games, the potential MVP candidate is averaging just over 15 points on 32 percent shooting.Despite his struggles, the Rockets pulled away with a five-point win in their last encounter with the Clippers. Los Angeles won the previous two by 17 and 15 points.With these two teams vying for similar slots in the playoff picture, their fourth and final meeting of the season offers each a chance to make headway against the other.Tune in before tipoff for coverage and commentary throughout the matchup.Time:3:30 p.m. ETTV:ABC
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