The Houston Rockets (3 - 3) stunned the Los Angeles Clippers (3 - 3) Thursday in Game 6 at the Staples Center, winning 119 - 107 to force Game 7. The Clippers took a commanding 19 - point lead late in the third quarter and appeared to be on their way to clinching the first Western Conference Finals berth in franchise history. The Rockets, using a lineup without James Harden, embarked on a massive comeback in the fourth quarter. Corey Brewer and Josh Smith provided the offense down the stretch for Houston and, more importantly, the Rockets clamped down on defense. The Clippers' offense stagnated and could n't create the shots they were finding with ease through the first 36 minutes. Josh Smith, who was 2 - of - 12 from three point range in the series coming into Game 6, canned 4 out of 7 threes Thursday and finished with 19 points. The series will move back to Houston for the decisive Game 7 on Sunday. Time appeared to be winding down on Houston's season in the third quarter with Los Angeles' Blake Griffin making 360 degree layups and Chris Paul imposing his will. The Rockets never wavered, however, and fought their way back to send the series back to their home floor for Game 7. James Harden, the NBA's runner - up for MVP, did n't play in the fourth quarter. In addition to Smith and Brewer's strong play, Dwight Howard worked his way to a 20 - point, 21 - rebound performance over 40 minutes on the floor. It was one of the most stunning comebacks in franchise history, but it will be for not if the Rockets are unable to come away with a win Sunday. Los Angeles let a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals slip away in front of a stunned home crowd. After routing the Rockets in the other two games at Staples Center this series, the Clippers seemingly lost their way late on Thursday. Despite holding Houston to 17 points in the third quarter, Los Angeles collapsed on the defensive end and allowed 40 points in the fourth. The Clippers missed their last 14 field goals before Paul's three pointer at the buzzer when the outcome had already been decided. Los Angeles will have two full days to regroup before taking the floor in Houston for Game 7.
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