Rockets Edge Cavaliers 109-108 in Thriller

The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling 109-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, showcasing their strong season with a 29-14 record. Alperen Sengun's late free throws, following a pivotal rebound and foul against Jarrett Allen, put the Rockets ahead in the final seconds. Cleveland had a chance to win after Darius Garland was fouled on a 3-point attempt, but he missed two of his three free throws, allowing Houston to escape with the win. The Cavaliers had rallied with a 19-0 run to take a late lead, but Fred VanVleet's timely scoring helped Houston regain control. Both teams faced challenges, with Cleveland missing their leading rebounder Evan Mobley and Houston needing to address their scoring droughts. The loss marked just the Cavaliers' fifth road defeat this season, as they prepare for an upcoming rematch against the Rockets.