Houston Rockets Defeat Clippers 117-106

Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets to a 117-106 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 31 points despite struggling with his shooting percentage earlier in the season. The Rockets, missing starter Fred VanVleet, saw contributions from Amen Thompson and others, while the Clippers faced injuries and have now lost two straight at home. Green has had a mixed season, starting strong but dropping to a career-low shooting percentage, particularly from three-point range, raising concerns about his role as a potential star scorer for the team. Analysts suggest that while Green's contract provides trade value, he needs to improve his offensive efficiency and diversify his scoring to fully realize his potential. Currently, the Rockets are performing well overall, but they may need Green to step up to contend for a championship. Fans remain hopeful, but there are growing calls for the team to consider moving on from Green if he cannot elevate his game.