Scouting report: at L.A. Clippers
When/where: 9:30 p.m. today; Staples Center.
TV/radio: TNT; 790 AM, 850 AM (Spanish).
Rockets (30-11) update: Since the injury to Luc Mbah a Moute, Trevor Ariza has played an average of 39.5 minutes per game, the most in the NBA. … In six games without James Harden, Chris Paul is averaging 23 points, 10.2 assists and 7.3 rebounds. His six consecutive games with at least seven rebounds is the longest streak of his career. … Guard Eric Gordon is averaging 22.2 points and 3.8 assists as a starter.
Clippers (21-21) update: They are 10-3 in their last 13 games and have a four-game winning streak, including a blowout victory at Golden State. … In his past eight games, guard Lou Williams has averaged 32.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and 46.1 percent 3-point shooting, along with 5.8 assists. He has scored at least 20 points in 12 consecutive games, the longest streak of his career. His 23.1 points per game are a career high. … Blake Griffin, who returned from a concussion Thursday, is one of five players in the league (with DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook) averaging at least 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists. … Center DeAndre Jordan (left ankle sprain) is questionable. Guards Pat Beverley (right knee surgery) and Austin Rivers (right ankle) and forward Danilo Gallinar (left glute) are out.
Statistically speaking: 1 — Game missed by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan in his 10-year career, Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings.