Houston Rockets Edge Cleveland Cavaliers in Thrilling 135-131 Victory

The Rockets secure their second win this week over the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers, handing Cleveland their third consecutive loss.

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their third straight loss, the longest losing streak of their season, with a 135-131 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Houston's victory marked a season sweep over Cleveland, showcasing strong performances from Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun, who dominated on both ends of the court.
Cleveland's defensive struggles were evident, as they failed to contain Houston's offensive rebounding and transition play, key factors in the Rockets' win.
The Cavaliers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, were without several key defensive players, including Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro, further exposing their vulnerabilities.
Despite Donovan Mitchell's 37 points and Ty Jerome's career-high 33 points on Friday, Cleveland's efforts fell short in both games, raising concerns as they head into a tougher stretch of their schedule.