The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers prepare for their rematch at the Toyota Center tonight, but the stakes are raised in the Emirates NBA Cup opener for both teams.

The Rockets and Clippers are in West Group A with the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves. On Tuesday, the Kings were inactive while the Blazers managed to win against the Wolves.

Now, the Rockets and Clippers look to stake their claim at the top of the group to begin their four group stage matches.

A win tonight would not only increase Houston’s winning streak to four games, but also give the Rockets an advantage to begin their NBA Cup journey and start it off on the right foot.

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