Tomjanovich Is Impressed

Houston Rocket Coach Rudy Tomjanovich thinks the Clippers may be the NBA’s most improved team.

“I think they’re playing great,” Tomjanovich said before the Rockets ended the Clippers’ seven-game home winning streak Tuesday night at the Sports Arena, 113-109. “They’re a playoff team. They’ve got good talent. I know Bill Fitch, and he does a good job and has them ready to play.”

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Forward Loy Vaught, who has averaged 21.6 points in the last five games, has been the Clippers’ most consistent player this season.

Vaught, who was passed over for the All-Star team, said he doesn’t seek individual honors.

“I think recognition comes when you start to be consistent as far as winning [is concerned] and we haven’t won consistently here yet,” he said.