In a rematch from Wednesday and in the opener of Emirates NBA Cup 2024 play for both teams, the Rockets won by an even larger margin in Friday's dominant 125-104 home victory (box score) over the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center.

James Harden scores 21 points and moves into a tie for the second most three-pointers all time, but he can't save the Clippers from a 125-104 loss.

The Houston Rockets can credit a stifling defense for their hot 8-4 start this season, with a physical and aggressive group sporting the NBA's No. 3 defensive rating entering Friday night. Houston now has a court to match its bruising style.

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James Harden has 21 points and moves into a tie for second on the NBA’s career 3-pointers list, but Houston leads wire-to-wire and hands the Clippers a 125-104 defeat.

The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four games with a win over the L.A. Clippers in NBA Cup play Friday night.

Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five 3-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in their NBA Cup opener.

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