Despite Teodosic, Johnson, Griffin, Beverley, and Gallinari sitting out, the LA Clippers overcame the odds for a 128-118 victory. Both the Rockets and the Clippers lived and died by the three-ball, with LA going 18/42 and Houston going 17/40. The Rockets were without Chris Paul and Clint Capella, but were still the favored team by far (and with good reason). This will go down as a disappointing loss for Houston and a momentum push for Los Angeles.
RIvers was the clear MVP
Austin achieved his second 30+ point game of the season, snapping his 32-point career high for a new 36-point record.