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Rockets-Clippers Postgame Notes (12/14/02)

  • The Rockets have now lost five straight games in their series with the Clippers.

  • Elton Brand registered his 20th double-double to move him into a tie with Kevin Garnett for the most in the NBA this season. Brand finished the game with 27 points and 16 rebounds.

  • All five Rockets starters reached double figures in scoring for the second time this season, as they first accomplished this a week ago today vs. Philadelphia.

  • The Rockets lost on the second night of a back-to-back for the first time this season, as Houston entered tonight 4-0 in this situation.

  • Houston has lost consecutive games for just the second time this season, as the Rockets also fell in successive games to the Clippers and Portland on Nov. 24 and 26, respectively.

  • The Rockets employed their 12th different starting lineup of the season. When the team ranked second in the NBA with 27 lineup variations last season, Houston registered its 12th different starting lineup on Dec. 26.

  • Houston’s home winning streak ended tonight at seven games.

  • Yao Ming fell one rebound shy of recording his sixth straight double-double, as he scored 16 points.

  • Marko Jaric tied his career high with eight assists.