Durant and Sengun Propel Rockets Past Clippers with 102-95 Home Triumph

Key Takeaways:

• Houston Rockets secured a 102-95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers
• Kevin Durant posted 26 points and Alperen Sengun contributed 22 points in the victory
• The two sides will face off again in Houston on Wednesday night before the All-Star break

Match Overview

Kevin Durant delivered 26 points, while Alperen Sengun provided an impressive 22, as the Houston Rockets overcame the Los Angeles Clippers 102-95 on Tuesday night. The Rockets held a six-point advantage at the end of the third period, then opened the final quarter on a decisive 7-0 run to stretch the lead to 85-72 with ten and a half minutes on the clock.

Kawhi Leonard answered with two free throws, but Houston immediately responded with another four points, further extending their lead. The Rockets maintained momentum, building a 12-point cushion when Durant forced a turnover from Brook Lopez. Reed Sheppard then converted an off-balance three-pointer, pushing the score to 92-77 with about six and a half minutes remaining.

Another home W ☑️#AllFire pic.twitter.com/e00C0APobU

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 11, 2026

Fourth Quarter Surge

Houston kept their lead at 15 points shortly afterwards, prompting Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue to rotate in his reserves. The Clippers struggled offensively, converting only 8 of 30 attempts from three-point range, a stark contrast to their previous encounter where they sunk 20 triples in a 128-108 win back in December.

Player Performances

Kawhi Leonard was the leading scorer for Los Angeles with 24 points, having scored 41 in the teams’ last meeting. For Houston, Jabari Smith Jr. notched a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson marked his return from illness with 16 points after missing Saturday’s game against Oklahoma City.

After Jordan Miller trimmed the deficit with a three-point shot late in the third quarter, Sengun closed out the period with consecutive baskets, handing Houston a 78-72 advantage heading into the final term.

Bennedict Mathurin contributed nine points and seven rebounds over 26 minutes in his Rockets debut following last week’s trade from Indiana. Darius Garland, traded to Houston from Cleveland as part of the James Harden deal, continued to sit out with a toe injury.

Statistical Summary

Looking Ahead

The two teams will meet once again on Wednesday night in Houston, marking their final outing before the NBA All-Star break.