NBA Playoffs
Western Conference - Semifinals
Tip-off: Wednesday, 9:35 p.m. ET
Line: Houston -7.0, Total: 214.0

The Clippers will try to steal another win when they take their 1-0 series lead into Houston for Game 2 Wednesday. The team caught fire from the outside in Game 1, hitting 13-of-31 from behind the arc. Los Angeles also outrebounded Houston 58-49 and the Rockets will need to make more of an effort to hit the glass in Game 2. The Clippers have had a lot of success when playing in Houston, winning-and-covering in their last four trips to the Toyota Center. PF Blake Griffin is going to be the player to watch in this game. PG Chris Paul (Hamstring) is doubtful for the Clippers and Griffin would be counted on to carry this team on Wednesday like he did in Game 1 if Paul indeed does decide to sit. He racked up 26 points, 14 boards, 13 assists and a steal in 40 minutes of action in that one. He has now had a triple-double in two straight games for Los Angeles. Something to keep an eye on is that the Clippers are 25-14 against the spread after two straight games with 10 or less offensive rebounds this season. The Rockets, however, are 10-1 against the spread off a home loss this season. The Rockets are without SG K.J. McDaniels (Elbow), PF Donatas Motiejunas (Back) and PG Patrick Beverley (Wrist) for the remainder of the year.