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Rockets Hold Off Cavaliers 114-104 as Şengün, Holiday Stretch Streak to Five

A late Cleveland push fizzled after early cold shooting compounded by roster absences.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) and center Thomas Bryant (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade, left, and center Evan Mobley (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) is called for an offensive foul on Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) as he shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Overview

  • Alperen Şengün posted 28 points and 11 rebounds and Kevin Durant added 20 as Houston won 114-104 in Cleveland.
  • Aaron Holiday scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to steady the Rockets after the lead shrank to a single point.
  • Houston has won five straight and is 10-1 since opening the season with two losses.
  • Cleveland cut a 22-point deficit to 77-76 behind Donovan Mitchell, who scored 19 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, but never took the lead.
  • The Cavaliers were without Darius Garland, Jaylon Tyson, Sam Merrill and Max Strus and struggled to 12-of-39 from three and 20-of-32 at the line as Houston owned second-chance points 21-6.