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The Rockets beat the Cavaliers 117–100 at home on Dec 27, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  CLE | 24 | 22 | 17 | 37 | 100 |
  HOU | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
Cleveland CavaliersHouston Rockets| CLE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 30 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7-17 | 2-5 |
| Sam Merrill | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5-8 | 3-6 |
| Darius Garland | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-4 |
| Dean Wade | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 30 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 10-20 | 1-5 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2-9 | 0-2 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0-7 | 0-3 |
| Lonzo Ball | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Thomas Bryant | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-2 |
| Tyrese Proctor | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 100 | 42 | 23 | 41-96 | 11-36 |
| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 33 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 6-14 | 1-5 |
| Kevin Durant | 29 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 11-17 | 2-4 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 26 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6-9 | 3-5 |
| Steven Adams | 22 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Tari Eason | 21 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| Reed Sheppard | 32 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 5-12 | 4-10 |
| Clint Capela | 18 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Josh Okogie | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| Aaron Holiday | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jeff Green | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| JD Davison | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 117 | 51 | 27 | 43-88 | 16-35 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 41-96 | 43% | 11-36 31% |
| HOU | 43-87 | 49% | 16-34 47% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 3 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
CLE offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · HOU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
HOU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CLE defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
CLEHOUExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
CLEHOUCrew chiefMarc Davis · also working Karl Lane, Jenna Reneau
Counts per game across his last 55 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 34.0 | 31.1 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Evan Mobley | 32.9 | 18.7 | 10.0 | 4.2 |
| Darius Garland | 32.2 | 18.2 | 2.8 | 7.6 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 28.8 | 14.5 | 6.3 | 1.9 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 27.5 | 12.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Sam Merrill | 27.0 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 25.4 | 11.1 | 7.3 | 2.4 |
| Dean Wade | 24.2 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 37.6 | 18.8 | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Kevin Durant | 36.5 | 24.9 | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 36.0 | 16.7 | 6.9 | 2.1 |
| Alperen Sengun | 34.3 | 22.0 | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Reed Sheppard | 27.9 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Josh Okogie | 21.6 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Steven Adams | 21.0 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 1.4 |
| Tari Eason | 20.0 | 12.0 | 3.7 | 1.7 |
CLE offenseper gameHOU defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
CLE offense vs HOU defenseHOU offense vs CLE defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
CLEForAgainst49% of CLE's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
HOUForAgainst50% of HOU's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
CLE 1series5 HOU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | CLE 100 | HOU 117 | HOU+17 | +17 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | HOU 114 | CLE 104 | HOU+10 | +10 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | HOU 135 | CLE 131 | HOU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | CLE 108 | HOU 109 | HOU+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2024 | CLE 103 | HOU 117 | HOU+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | HOU 130 | CLE 135 | CLE+5 | +5 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
