Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks (9) tries to steal the ball from Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden, left, and Houston Rockets' Tari Eason battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson (1) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Clippers' Nicolas Batum (33) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Clippers' Terance Mann (14) knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun as Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden (1) is fouled by Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson (1) goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers' Amir Coffey (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden (1) shoots as Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)