Houston will get a major boost in the rotation in the early months of next year, on top of what has already been an impressive season.

Rockets ignite in the fourth, a late 12-2 surge sealing a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Clippers after a tense, back-and-forth battle.

The Rockets went ahead with less than 30 seconds to go before surviving a chaotic final stretch with multiple replay reviews and missed opportunities for the Clippers.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets secured a 115-113 win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on Thursday night.

The Houston Rockets will take on the Denver Nuggets on Monday, December 15 as the night’s featured Western Conference game on Peacock NBA Monday. Tipoff time is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, and the game will be streamed live exclusively on Peacock.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Petruska wore only jersey No. 3 and put up 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

Ja Morant's future with the Memphis Grizzlies has been a focal point around the NBA this season, but the Houston Rockets reportedly aren't a realistic landing spot.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers NBA game from December 11, 2025 on ESPN.

Amen Thompson had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists on elite efficiency as the Rockets (16-6) rallied to a much-needed victory over the Clippers.