HOUSTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The Houston Rockets lost their NBA game against visiting Los Angeles Clippers 106-122 at the Toyota Center on Wednesday evening.

The Rockest lagged behind from the start as the Clippers had a 22-point cushion at half time 72-50. And the 72 points were the most the Clippers have scored in a half this season.

At the second half, the Rockets tried hard but failed to catch up with the visitors.

James Harden led the Rockets with 33 points and eight assists while both Trevor Ariza and Michael Beasley added 16 points apiece.

For the Clippers, J.J. Redick had 25 points and DeAndre Jordan added 23 points.

The Rockets fell to 34-34 while the Clippers improved to 43-24.