Rockets vs Cavaliers
Sat, Dec 27
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(18 - 10)
117
-
100
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(17 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Cavaliers | 24 | 22 | 17 | 37 | 100 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
30
4
7
Jaylon Tyson
CLE | #20 | G/F
23
15
0
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 64% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are projected to win at home driven by a massive rebounding advantage and a top-tier defense that outclasses Cleveland's struggling defensive unit.
Key Analysis
- • Houston's league-leading rebounding (48.7 per game) creates a significant possession advantage over Cleveland's 14th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • The Rockets possess an elite defense allowing just 112.1 points per game (3rd in NBA), whereas the Cavaliers rank 21st in points allowed.
- • Kevin Durant continues to anchor the Rockets' offense, averaging a team-high 25.2 points per game.
- • Cleveland enters in a slump, having lost six of their last 10 games and struggling to close out tight contests on the road.
- • Alperen Sengun is listed as questionable with a calf injury, which could impact Houston's interior scoring if he sits.
- • The Cavaliers must maximize their 3-point shooting (making 15.3 per game, 3rd in NBA) to offset Houston's interior dominance.
