<p>HOUSTON — Paul George had 33 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers shook off an 11-point third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 109-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. </p>
<p>The Clippers were 5 of 22 from the field and 0 for 6 from 3-point range in the third to fall behind 80-76. Reggie Jackson hit three straight 3s early in the fourth as part of an 11-2 run that helped Los Angeles regain the lead. Jackson finished with 19 points. </p>
<p>John Wall had 27 points and 13 assists for Houston. Christian Wood had 24 points and 19 rebounds, and Kelly Olynyk 23 points and 10 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Rockets have lost eight of their last nine and 13 of their last 15. Houston is 4-34 since Feb. 4.</p>
<p>Los Angeles outscored Houston 33-24 in the fourth quarter. </p>
<p>George had 20 points in the first half, leading the Clippers to a 65-61 lead.</p>
<p>TIP-INS</p>
<p>Clippers: Rajon Rondo missed the game with right wrist inflammation, and Kawhi Leonard (right foot soreness) and Serge Ibaka (lower back tightness) remained sidelined. … Patrick Patterson has 12 points, and fellow former Rocket DeMarcus Cousins added 11. … Los Angeles’ backups outscored Houston’s bench 28-13. </p>
<p>Rockets: Wall will not play Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back, coach Stephen Silas said before the game. … Kevin Porter Jr. (health and safety protocols) remained sidelined. … Danuel House Jr. returned from a 10-game absence with a right ankle sprain. In 21 minutes off the bench, House had five points. </p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>Clippers: At New Orleans on Monday night.</p>
<p>Rockets: At Denver on Saturday might.</p>
