Cavaliers Secure 11th Consecutive Overtime Victory, Defeating Rockets 135-130

Donovan Mitchell leads with 37 points, while Sam Merrill scores career-high 19 off the bench.

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 11th consecutive overtime victory by beating the Houston Rockets 135-130.
Sam Merrill had a career-high 19 off the bench, contributing significantly to the Cavaliers' victory.
The Cavaliers have won both of their games since announcing that starting power forward Evan Mobley and former All-Star point guard Darius Garland will likely be out until February.
Fred VanVleet had season highs of 27 points and 17 assists for the Rockets, who are struggling with a 2-10 record on the road.
Dillon Brooks had 16 points in his first game in Cleveland since Feb. 2, when he was ejected for striking Mitchell.