Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Injury Report for April 14 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets visit the LA Clippers on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. This marks their third and final matchup with the Clippers looking to sweep their season series 3-0 and is included in the NBA's 15-game lineup.

Following a narrow defeat to the Utah Jazz, the Houston team bounced back, securing a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 116-107. Despite a shooting performance of just under 48% from the field, Houston struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on fewer than 30.0% of their 3-point attempts.

The game's momentum was firmly in Houston's grasp from the beginning, with three of their starters reaching double-digit scoring figures.

The Clippers experienced a narrow defeat against Utah, falling short with a final score of 110-109. The Clippers maintained control for the majority of the first half but faced a turnaround early in the third quarter.

Shooting at a rate just below 45.0% from the field, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, managing to connect on only 25.0% of their 3-point attempts. Despite this, their defensive efforts limited Utah to a mere 17.0% success rate from long-range.

Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers injury report

Houston Rockets injury report for April 14

The Houston Rockets have listed six players on their injury report: Dillion Brooks (left adductor), Jae'Sean Tate (ankle), Fred VanVleet (hip), Alperen Sengun (ankle, knee), Tari Eason (lower leg) and Steven Adams (knee) are out.

Player	Status	Injury
Dillion Brooks	out	left adductor
Fred VanVleet	out	hip
Jae'Sean Tate	out	ankle
Alperen Sengun	out	ankle, knee
Tari Eason	out	lower leg
Steven Adams	out	knee

What happened to Alperen Sengun?

In a triumph over the Sacramento Kings on Mar. 10, Rockets center Alperen Sengun found himself in a harrowing moment when he contested a driving fastbreak layup, resulting in a dramatic fall and clutching of his knee. Following several agonizing minutes on the court, the third-year center was escorted off the floor with the aid of a wheelchair.

Subsequent medical evaluations revealed that Sengun suffered a Grade 3 right ankle sprain accompanied by a knee bone bruise. This unfortunate injury sidelined him for a total of 17 games, with the forthcoming match marking his 18th absence. Fortunately, both Sengun and the Rockets received a sigh of relief as there was no significant damage to his knee, averting a potential catastrophe.

Looking ahead, Sengun is anticipated to make a full recovery in time for the commencement of the next season. However, had there been ligament damage to his knee, his participation in the 2024-2025 season might have been in serious doubt.

LA Clippers injury report for April 14

The Clippers have listed two players on their injury report: Kawhi Leonard will remain sidelined for the eighth straight game with a knee injury, while James Harden is questionable with a right foot inflammation.

Player	Status	Injury
James Harden	questionable	right foot
Kawhi Leonard	out	knee