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Amen Thompson’s tip-in with 17.2 seconds left lifts Rockets to 115-113 win over struggling Clippers.

Houston dominated rebounding 51-28, including crucial offensive boards that ultimately proved costly for Los Angeles.

The loss marks the Clippers’ third straight defeat and eighth in nine games.

HOUSTON — Amen Thompson ’s three-point play with 17.2 seconds left helped the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 win over the Clippers on Thursday night.

Thompson tipped in Alperen Sengun’s miss to break a 110-110 tie, was fouled by Kris Dunn and hit the free throw. The putback came off Houston’s third offensive rebound of the possession and 21st of the night.

Thompson made eight of 12

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