The Los Angeles Clippers continue their homestand Saturday afternoon against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. The Clippers have lost nine of their last 14 games, and look to get back on track against a team they have beaten twice this season. Here are the relevant details of Saturday's matchup:
Records: Clippers (24-18), Rockets (24-20)
Location: Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles
Time: 12:30 p.m. PDT
TV: Prime Ticket, with Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith on the call
Offensive Efficiency: Clippers, 108.1 points per 100 possessions (fifth in NBA); Rockets, 105.3 (ninth)
Defensive Efficiency: Rockets, 105.0 (17th); Clippers, 105.9 (21st)
Home vs. Road: The Clippers are 13-8 at home this season and 29-13 in their last 42 home games, but they have struggled recently, dropping five of their last seven games at Staples Center. The Rockets are 8-14 on the road and have dropped six of their last eight games away from Houston.
Previous Meetings: The Clippers beat the Rockets 117-89 on January 4 and beat them in overtime 105-103 in Houston on March 4.
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