Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets
31-21, 15-12 Away
104
31-21, 15-12 Away
15-36, 8-16 Home
115
15-36, 8-16 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (41-80)
Field Goal %
48% (39-82)
33% (7-21)
Three Point %
35% (14-40)
56% (15-27)
Free Throw %
70% (23-33)
19
Turnovers
12
48
Rebounds
37
7
Largest Lead
15
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Brett Nansel
Referee:Ray Acosta
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-80 | 39-82 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 48 |
| 3PT | 7-21 | 14-40 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 35 |
| FT | 15-27 | 23-33 |
| Free Throw % | 56 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 37 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 12 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36 | 29 |
| Assists | 23 | 25 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 19 | 12 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 27 | 17 |
| Fast Break Points | 15 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 60 | 48 |
| Fouls | 27 | 23 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 7 | 15 |
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 |
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