In Los Angeles, the Houston Rockets found themselves on the losing end despite maintaining their remarkable streak of hitting 10 or more three-pointers in consecutive games — a record fans following through Melbet APK have been closely tracking. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, several Rockets players — Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza, Gerald Green, and Tarik Black — confronted Austin Rivers outside the Clippers’ locker room after the game. The exchange involved raised voices and some shoving but did not escalate into a full physical fight.

Since October 26 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Rockets have now hit 10-plus threes in 38 straight regular-season games, extending their own NBA record. The second-longest streak also belongs to Houston, at 27 games. While extending such a streak is impressive, this time the three-point shot became more of a liability than a lifesaver. The last time Houston shot under 30 percent from deep was January 9 against the Toronto Raptors, when they went 11-of-38. Before this loss to the Clippers, the last time they fell below that mark against this opponent was November 5. In this latest game, the Rockets shot 13-of-44 from beyond the arc, a mere 29.5 percent, which turned the outside shot into a stumbling block.

After the game, reports from Adrian Wojnarowski revealed an unusual postgame scene. Paul, Harden, Green, and Ariza attempted to enter through the back door of the Clippers’ locker room to confront Rivers and Blake Griffin but were unsuccessful. In a twist, Clint Capela knocked on the front door, but once the Clippers realized who it was, they immediately shut it to prevent escalation. Patrick Beverley later posted on social media that “this is a different culture now with the Clippers — no more softness,” a clear jab at Paul’s former tenure in Los Angeles, implying the team has toughened up since his departure.

The Rockets’ shooting woes were evident from the start, going just 2-for-9 from three in the first quarter and 6-for-22 by halftime. The struggles continued, finishing 13-for-44 overall. In contrast, the Clippers were far more efficient, hitting 10-of-25 from deep at a 40 percent clip. Even at the Staples Center earlier in the season, Houston shot just 7-of-25 from three and suffered another loss. For those watching trends on Melbet APK, it was a reminder that the three-point shot, while a powerful weapon, can cut both ways — helping a team soar or dragging it down when the shots don’t fall.