Kenyon Martin Jr. tallied 23 points and six rebounds for the Rockets in a losing effort. The Clippers improve to 3-4 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 1-7.

Trade demands from superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook wrecked the first season of the Stephen Silas and Rafael Stone era in Houston ... Sean Tate and Kenyon Martin Jr. 23.8 ...

Halfway through the season, the Houston Rockets sit at their best record in years with a combination of dominating defense ...