The Rockets faced the Cavaliers back-to-back and lost 130-135 after a tight battle.
In this game, the Cavaliers lacked the two core players of Garland and Mobley, but Allen performed well at the beginning, making it 2+1 through the rebound, Mitchell also broke through the score, and then hit three three-pointers in a row with Dean Wade to help the Cavaliers lead 16-6. Shin Kyung received two fouls early, Jeff Green and VanVleet scored back-to-back points as substitutes, Aaron Holiday also scored twice, and Jeff Green dunked in the air to score 10 points in the first quarter. Then Jalen Green and Aaron Holiday teamed up to play a 7-0 spurt to give the Rockets a 34-28 lead. In the final 39 seconds, Merrill and LeVert scored five points in a row, and the Cavaliers chased it to 33-34. Merrill added another three points, and Mitchell drove to a layup to give the Cavaliers a nine-point lead and eventually beat their opponents.
Mitchell had 37 points and six assists, Wade contributed 12 points, Okoro had 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Merrill had 19 points, Allen had 10 points and six rebounds, Strus had 17 points, LeVert had 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals and Niang had 10 points.
Despite facing the Cavaliers' remnants, the Rockets were unable to win. Hopefully, the Rockets can learn from this game and work harder and achieve better results in future games.