Clippers vs Rockets: Expected Starting Line-Up for the Los Angeles Side in the In-Season Tournament

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face the Houston Rockets in the In-Season tournament match. The Rockets are currently on a winning streak of six games. And the Clippers are struggling, having lost straight five games since James Harden?s arrival. Analysts see Harden’s arrival as the Clippers’ last chance to secure a title with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the top two players. This season looks different for the Rockets under Ime Udoka as the head coach this year.?

The Rockets are leading the In-Season tournament with a 1-0 as they head on the Clippers who are losing at 0-2.?

The Los Angeles side lineup for tonight?s match?

The Crypto Arena in California will host the match. At the time of writing this, the LA Clippers lineup will have James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and Paul George. Although they are all available, they are still struggling to put it all together so far.

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The Houston Rockets’ lineup will be a well-rounded and dynamic group. Players like Jabari Smith Jr., Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, and Jalen Green all have improved the team on both ends.??

The Rockets look strong against the star-studded Clippers.?

The Rockets? success so far relies on all-rounded contributions, notably by foremost, Jalen Green. The standout forward who is heading into his second year in the league this season averaged 20.7 points during the 2022-23 season. His offense is a significant contribution to the team.?

In the paint, center Alperen Sengun is playing a vital role, contributing with an impressive average of 15.3 points, and 10.3 rebounds this season. He is instrumental in securing rebounds and controlling the team’s defense alongside Dillion Brooks. Adding to the team’s strength is Fred VanVleet who is adding 17.2 points per game.??

Casual fans might think that the Clippers are strong in terms of star players, but the Rockets are thriving under Udoka who led the Boston Celtics to the finals in 2022.

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