On February 11, 2026, the Houston Rockets secured a 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 26 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 22 points. The game was a close affair, with the Rockets leading by only six points at the start of the fourth quarter. However, they extended their lead to 85-72 with 10.5 minutes remaining, thanks to a strong start in the quarter. Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points for the Clippers, but the Rockets' defense proved too strong, with Durant's steal and Reed Sheppard's off-balance 3-pointer extending their lead to 15 points. The Rockets' victory was also bolstered by strong performances from Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson, who had 13 points and 11 rebounds, and 16 points, respectively. The game saw a late-third-quarter comeback by the Rockets, with Jordan Miller's 3-pointer cutting the lead to two points. However, Sengun's last two baskets of the quarter put the Rockets back in the lead. Despite the loss, the Clippers' 20 3-pointers in the previous meeting against the Rockets were a stark contrast to their 8 for 30 performance on Tuesday. The Rockets' victory sets the stage for their last game before the All-Star break, with the teams meeting again in Houston on Wednesday night.
