Clippers know slowing James Harden, Rockets requires group effort: The last time the Rockets and LA Clippers met, Chris Paul was sidelined, James Harden had a triple-double and the night ended with the entire Rivers family – those who work for the Clippers at least – ejected and watching a 24-point loss from the visitors’ locker room. -- The Orange County Register
Clippers defense will be tested by Rockets, who like to take aim from long range: The difficult test facing the Clippers is threefold. They will be tasked with trying to corral potent Houston Rockets guard James Harden, one of the favorites for league most valuable player.