HOUSTON — After the Houston Rockets wrapped up a four-game road trip amid a 119-111 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, coach Stephen Silas placed a hefty emphasis on the team’s performance prior to their three-game homestand. Silas wanted to see his team play better on their home floor, with the Rockets returning to the Toyota Center after dropping 13 of their last 14 home games.
Sunday night, the Rockets fell short of Silas’ desires in a 99-98 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. As a result of the one-point defeat, the Rockets dropped their ninth consecutive game while falling to 15-45 on the season.