Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) drives around Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones (23) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) looks to pass the ball over Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, front right, as Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, back right, looks on during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones, left, blocks a shot-attempt by Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) as Clippers guard James Harden watches during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, center, drives between Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) and forward Kai Jones (23) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., left, looks for a way around as Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, reaches in during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)