Houston Rockets at LA Clippers 4/9/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Houston Rockets look for their second consecutive victory on Friday when visiting the Los Angeles Clippers. Houston is 14-37 following its 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. John Wall was the leading scorer for Houston with 31 points and the Rockets guard also handed out seven assists after returning from injury. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for Houston.

Christian Wood is leading Houston in scoring and rebounding with averages of 20.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while John Wall is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 20.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. Houston has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team in scoring an average of 107.8 points per game while allowing an average of 113.6 points per game.

Los Angeles will complete a back to back on Friday when hosting Houston after playing at home on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles is 34-18 following a 133-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Paul George scored 36 points to lead the Clippers. Los Angeles is second in the Pacific Division three games behind the first-place Phoenix Suns.

Kawhi Leonard is leading Los Angeles in scoring with an average of 25.8 points per game, while Paul George is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 22.5 points and 5.4 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder for Los Angeles with an average of 7.3 runs per game. Los Angeles has four players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team in scoring an average of 114.6 points per game while allowing an average of 109.1 points per game.