Clippers can’t keep up with efficient Rockets in 4th

HOUSTON — The Clippers did a lot of things well Tuesday night, but the Houston Rockets managed to do more with less.

Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 to help the efficient Rockets to a 102-95 victory over the Clippers on the first night of a back-to-back set between the teams at the Toyota Center.

Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the period to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10½ minutes remaining.