The Rockets (43-19) responded to the adversity of Monday's loss with perhaps their best showing of the entire season, routing the Clippers 122-103 in Los Angeles. James Harden (7-of-15 FG, 26 points) was more efficient, while Pat Beverley's heart (12 rebounds), Ryan Anderson's touch (6 threes), and better effort on the interior (22 rebounds from Capela, Nene) provided more than enough support. With Houston's lead for the No. 3 seed now at over 5 games, we examine just how high their ceiling is — and why a showing like this offers hope that they could compete with the vaunted Warriors.

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