The Rockets (52-27) have mathematically clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference courtesy of Oklahoma City’s win over the Lakers (48-31).

The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they've held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season. But let's look at the rest of the West playoff picture.

The Houston Rockets are officially locked in as the Western Conference's No. 2 seed in the 2025 NBA playoffs. With three games left to play in the regular season, the Rockets clinched the No. 2 spot on Tuesday night when the third-place Los Angeles Lakers lost to the West's top seed,

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Houston Reed Sheppard – 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 3PM, 4 assists Career-high in 3PM Jeff Green – 19 points Top Performers – LA Clippers James Harden – 35 points, 10 assists, 5 3PM Three straight PTS/AST DBL-DBL Kawhi Leonard – 22 points,

The Rockets and Clippers are slated to meet just before the start of the playoffs, where the two teams could become opponents in the postseason's first round. The Rockets are seek

The Los Angeles Clippers are 14-3 over their last 17 games. The Houston Rockets are 3-0 against the Clippers this season, but have not played against the Clippers at full strength (read: with a healthy Kawhi Leonard).