Rockets vs. Clippers 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream for NBA playoffs

The Clippers, with Chris Paul back on the court after missing Game 1, destroyed the Rockets in Los Angeles. They led by as much as 32 and ended up winning by 25. They simply dominated Houston in most aspects of the game and had more players performing well. The Rockets are surely hoping that Los Angeles won't be able to sustain the level they showed on Friday because another win at home would leave the Clippers only one victory away from making the West finals.

Paul had an efficient game on his return, not shooting well from outside but logging seven assists to just one turnover. Yet two other guards shone brighter, as J.J. Redick went for 31 points and Austin Rivers scored 25 off the bench. The Clippers have two of the biggest offensive stars in the league but they are a much more dangerous team when the role players step up. When that happens the ball moves and the best scoring team in the league gets much more unpredictable. If on top on that they get to run, they are almost impossible to stop.

The Rockets are too talented to go down without a fight and there hasn't been a signature James Harden game so far in the series. Game 4 could be it. Yet if Houston doesn't find contributions from its bench, The Beard might not be enough to hold off the Clippers.