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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).

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Spurs hung around in the first quarter, which featured four lead changes, thanks in part to Harrison Barnes’ sharpshooting, Stephon Castle’s rim pressure, and the defense forcing two shot clock violations.

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Inter Miami face elimination from the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals in Wednesday's second leg, which offers a chance to reverse course after losing the first leg to LAFC last week. The good news for Inter Miami is that the margin of defeat in Los Angeles was a narrow one – LAFC notched a 1-0 win last week thanks to a goal from Nathan Ordaz in the 57th minute.

With a spot in the semifinals on the line, Inter Miami might need some Messi magic in Wednesday's do-or-die clash against LAFC.