ROCKETS VS. CLIPPERS

Here are the key dynamics at play in Rockets clash with Clippers

Here are the key dynamics at play in Rockets clash with Clippers
Jalen Green and the Rockets host the Clippers Wednesday night. Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

The Houston Rockets (7-4) will look to extend their three-game home winning streak as they face the Los Angeles Clippers (6-5) in a Western Conference showdown on Wednesday. Coming off a 41-41 season, the Rockets are making early strides with a solid 7-4 start, positioning them fifth in the conference.

Last season, Houston’s defense allowed opponents 113.2 points per game on 46.3% shooting, and this season, they’re hoping to tighten up on that end to continue their momentum.

The Clippers, on the other hand, finished last season with a 51-31 record and currently sit at ninth in the conference with a 6-5 record.

Known for their offense, they averaged 115.6 points per game last season, shooting a sharp 48.9% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Los Angeles will be without Kawhi Leonard, who’s out due to a knee injury, potentially limiting their scoring power.

The Rockets will also face a few injury concerns with Jock Landale and Fred VanVleet listed as day-to-day. The Clippers, along with missing Leonard, may also be without Mo Bamba and P.J. Tucker, who are both day-to-day.

The Rockets aim to continue their solid home form, while the Clippers will look to make adjustments to secure a key conference win on the road.

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The injury bug bites again.Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images.

The Houston Astros announced on Monday that additional imaging has revealed that Jeremy Peña is dealing with a small fracture in one of his ribs.

Peña left Friday's game after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. The club originally believed they had avoided any fractures or breaks, but new information has informed them otherwise.

Peña is heading to the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 28. This news comes at an unfortunate time, with Jeremy posting the best regular season numbers of his career. He's currently slashing .322, .378, .489 with an .867 OPS.

Peña will miss the Rockies and Dodgers series at a minimum.

Let's hope the team doesn't rush him back too soon and create an even bigger problem. These quotes above from Dana Brown have me concerned. Playing through injuries can create bad habits, and Jeremy has clearly found his swing this season.

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