The LA Clippers rested most of their key players, and then some, on Friday in their penultimate regular season game against the Houston Rockets, but welcomed back a key reserve. While there were individual performances to appreciate, the reserve-heavy Clippers could not get the win at Toyota Center, losing 122-115.
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Patrick Beverley, Terance Mann and Reggie Jackson all sat out this game entirely, and while LA wanted to win this game like they always do, at this stage in the season, the priority is to stay healthy over winning games after clinching a playoff berth, and that’s what this team went for on the night.