Jalen Green notched 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets (32-35) past the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-25) 117-103, extending their winning streak to five games.
Backing Green’s standout display, Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 20 points, while Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet added 18 and 13 points respectively for the Rockets.
The Rockets seized control early, establishing a commanding 70-54 halftime lead and maintaining their momentum to secure a comfortable victory.
Caris LeVert led the scoring for the Cavaliers with 21 points, supported by Georges Niang’s 14 points and Donovan Mitchell’s 13-point contribution.
With the loss, the Cavaliers slip further behind the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, emphasizing the need to regain momentum as the playoff race intensifies.
