Rockets' Patrick Beverley: Returns from one-game absence, scores 15
Beverley (thigh) returned to the court and tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during a 140-116 win over the Clippers on Friday.
Analysis:
Beverley resumed his normal starting role after missing just one game and eclipsed his season averages in points and rebounds. Beverley has rebounded at a great rate in December, as he's averaging 7.2 rebounds per game so far this month. The Rockets are back in action on New Year's Eve against the Knicks.