Ivica Zubac’s big game not enough as Rockets edge Clippers

HOUSTON — The Clippers, in desperate need of any positive momentum, fell just short in another tight game.
Amen Thompson’s three-point play on a tip-in with 17.2 seconds left helped the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the Clippers on Thursday night.
On a night when the Rockets dominated the glass, Thompson tipped in Alperen Sengun’s miss to break a 110-110 tie, was fouled by Kris Dunn and made the ensuing free throw. The putback came on Houston’s third offensive