Houston Rockets Face NBA-Leading Cleveland Cavaliers in Key Interconference Matchup

The Rockets host the Cavaliers tonight at Toyota Center, kicking off a two-game series with potential playoff implications.

The Houston Rockets (28-14) will play the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6), the team with the NBA's best record, at 8 p.m. ET tonight in Houston.
This game is the first of a two-game series between the teams, with the second matchup scheduled for Saturday in Cleveland.
Cleveland will be without key players Evan Mobley (calf strain) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder sprain), while Caris LeVert (wrist sprain) is questionable to play.
Houston's only notable injury is forward Jabari Smith Jr., who remains out with a fractured left hand sustained earlier this month.
Betting odds slightly favor the Cavaliers, but analysts note Houston's strong recent performance and Cleveland's injury challenges could influence the outcome.