Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets
42-25, 20-12 Away
103
42-25, 20-12 Away
32-35, 23-11 Home
117
32-35, 23-11 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (37-82)
Field Goal %
48% (47-98)
32% (12-38)
Three Point %
36% (15-42)
85% (17-20)
Free Throw %
67% (8-12)
16
Turnovers
10
45
Rebounds
48
1
Largest Lead
27
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Phenizee Ransom
Referee:J.B. DeRosa
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 37-82 | 47-98 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 48 |
| 3PT | 12-38 | 15-42 |
| Three Point % | 32 | 36 |
| FT | 17-20 | 8-12 |
| Free Throw % | 85 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 48 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 38 | 37 |
| Assists | 22 | 28 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 7 | 7 |
| Total Turnovers | 16 | 10 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Fast Break Points | 18 | 21 |
| Points in Paint | 46 | 56 |
| Fouls | 12 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 1 | 27 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
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