The 2024/25 NBA regular season had another focus game. The Los Angeles Clippers, playing at home, defeated the Houston Rockets 134-117 with points scored by James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac.

Soon after the first quarter, Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason scored three-pointers in succession to help the Houston Rockets take the lead. Afterwards, the Los Angeles Clippers adjusted their offense and James Harden scored two three-pointers to help the team overtake. Although the Houston Rockets fought back, they were still one point behind the Los Angeles Clippers at 35-36.

In the second quarter, Nicolas Batum scored three points in a row to help the Los Angeles Clippers get into the game. Then Jeff Green continued to attack and recovered some points for the Houston Rockets, but the Los Angeles Clippers maintained a good start with a score of 71 to 58 in this quarter.

In the third quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers once again launched a wave of high-efficiency offense and further expanded their lead. Although the Houston Rockets continued to fight back in the following time, and Tari Eason also contributed 11 points, James Harden scored 12 points in this quarter, helping the Los Angeles Clippers continue to lead their opponents with 105 to 91.

In the fourth quarter, Jeff Green and Reid Sheppard scored 3-pointers to restore some morale for the Houston Rockets. However, the Los Angeles Clippers regained their form and established a double-digit lead again, and Bogdanovic contributed 12 points in this quarter to help the team stabilize the situation.

In the end, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets 134-117 at home.

According to the data, James Harden scored 35 points and 10 assists in this campaign, Kawhi Leonard contributed 22 points and 4 assists for the Los Angeles Clippers, and Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 10 assists, and his performance was also outstanding.