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Clippers Down Houston 126-109 - Match Report

Los Angeles got 31 points from Kawhi Leonard en route to a 126-109 victory over Houston on Friday at Staples Center.

Los Angeles was a favorite by -11.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 219.5.

Reggie Jackson had 26 points for Los Angeles and Nicolas Batum chipped in with 17 points. Terance Mann had 9 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Houston got 23 points from Christian Wood in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jae'Sean Tate. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 13 assists for the Rockets, while Kelly Olynyk had 11 rebounds.

Los Angeles led at halftime, 67-46.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-38.

Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pistons. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track at Golden State.