Rockets Edge Cavaliers 109-108 in Dramatic Finish

Alperen Sengun's late free throws and Darius Garland's missed opportunities seal Houston's victory over NBA-leading Cleveland.

Alperen Sengun made two clutch free throws with 4.5 seconds remaining to secure Houston's win after grabbing a critical rebound off a Donovan Mitchell miss.
Darius Garland missed two of three free throws in the final seconds after being fouled on a 3-point attempt, ending Cleveland's comeback bid.
Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 26 points, while Sengun and Amen Thompson recorded double-doubles to aid Houston's effort.
Cleveland erased an 11-point deficit with a 19-0 fourth-quarter run but faltered in the final moments, dropping to 3-3 in their last six games.
The Cavaliers were without Evan Mobley for the third consecutive game, struggling on the boards and being outrebounded 53-45 by Houston.