In the final game of the season, the Houston Rockets (41-41) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (51-31) with a score of 116-105, securing a .500 season record.
Rookie Cam Whitmore shined with 21 points, leading the Rockets to a strong finish in coach Ime Udoka’s first season.
Despite missing key players like Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden, the Clippers showed depth with impressive performances from Terance Mann (24 points) and Amir Coffey (18 points).
Having won the Pacific Division title, the fourth-seeded Clippers now prepare for a playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks in the first round.
Rookie Amen Thompson’s triple-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists highlighted the Rockets’ bright future under Udoka.
As the Clippers gear up to move to the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood next season, the game on Sunday marked the end of an era at Crypto.com Arena.
