The Houston Rockets had won 14 straight, more often than not in blowout fashion, prior to taking a 122-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. I have no doubt they'll get back to their winning ways with a big outing when they host the LA Clippers Friday night.

The Clippers put an end to a three-game skid with a 108-95 home triumph against Phoenix on Wednesday, but they had averaged only 89 ppg through three consecutive losses on the road prior to that. The Clip Show are averaging only 99.5 ppg on the road for the season (compared to 103.5 ppg overall) while the Rockets are averaging an amazing 116 ppg home at Toyota Center.

Houston's Chris Paul will this game against his former team due to injury, but the Clippers will be even worse for wear playing without three starters (Beverley, Gallinari, Griffin).

My NBA Game of the Month is a 10* play on Houston Rockets.