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The Cleveland Cavaliers once again struggled against an upper-echelon opponent. They were blown out by the Houston Rockets 117-100 in a game that was much more one-sided than the final score indicates. Here are the four factors from this game. These numbers are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked lifeless in Houston. This will be a quick one. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 16 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds Mitchell forced his way to the rim and even tried to dunk his frustrations away a few times. But it wasn’t enough. Grade: […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers were thrashed by the Houston Rockets. Let’s go over some of the lowlights. LOSER – Launching Three-Pointers The Cavs haven’t been a good three-point shooting team. We’ve written about this multiple times, but it might be more damaging than we’ve ever really acknowledged. This whole thing doesn’t work if the Cavs aren’t […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers showed some good things in their Christmas Day loss to the New York Knicks despite the difficult ending. None of those good things got on the flight with them to Texas. The Houston Rockets embarrassed the Cavs on Saturday, running away with a 117-100 victory that wasn’t nearly as close as the […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers December 27, 2025 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Cavs: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 3 reads
“It seems like most of the articles I’ve written since I (blissfully) returned to The Dream Shake have been some iteration of ‘the Rockets have the NBA’s second-best Offensive Rating, but they need to fix their offense.'” That’s how I started my last piece. Nothing has changed. The Rockets have since hung a solid 119 […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road again for a game against the Houston Rockets. This one begins at 8 PM and has all of the usual players available for the Cavs, other than Max Strus and Larry Nance Jr. Rebounds Alright, sure. Let’s do this again. We all know that rebounding has been a […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, it’s Saturday, December 27. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 17-15 and play the Houston Rockets at 8 PM. Last time the Cavs played against Houston, they fell 114-104. Aleperen Sengun had a near triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Let’s change that tonight. Today’s Game of the Day At this point, […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Player prop bet odds for Alperen Sengun, Donovan Mitchell and others are listed when the Houston Rockets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on Saturday (with opening tip at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Rockets vs. Cavaliers Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Houston, Texas Venue: Toyota Center NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Props PTS REB AST 21.5 (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Player prop bet odds for Alperen Sengun, Donovan Mitchell and others are listed when the Houston Rockets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on Saturday (with opening tip at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Rockets vs. Cavaliers Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Houston, Texas Venue: Toyota Center NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Props PTS REB AST 21.5 (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Houston Rockets (18-10) are favored (by 5.5 points) to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15) on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The point total in the matchup is set at 235.5. Looking to gain an edge on Saturday’s game? Find out the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Cavaliers Pick the Rockets (-5.5) to Cover Against the spread, the Roc...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers obviously haven’t gotten off to the start that they envisioned. At 17-15, they certainly aren’t a bad team, but expecations are a pain in the ass. Last season’s Cavs squad had three separate 12+ game winning streaks and didn’t lose their 15th game until Game 74, when they had all but wrapped […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 2 reads
In case the Lakers’ loss on Christmas Day wasn’t frustrating enough, LA now also has to deal with yet another injury to a key contributor. Austin Reaves was unable to return after the halftime break against the Rockets due to left calf soreness. This is the exact same injury that caused him to miss three […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at 100% just yet, but they are as close as they have been all season. The injury report finally doesn’t look like a laundry list. Cleveland lists Max Strus (foot) and Larry Nance Jr. (calf) as their only standard contract players unavailable for tomorrow’s game against the Houston Rockets. Two-way players […]
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Sorry for the delay on this one, guys. It’s been a busy two weeks in which […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 4 reads
It’s been a rough road trip for the Houston Rockets, with three overtime losses and blowout loss to the Clippers. Heading into Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers, Rockets fans were hoping to see them make a statement on the big stage. That they did. Similar to their start in the Clippers game, the […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 9 reads
JJ Redick has never been one willing or able to hide his true feelings after games. If Redick is upset about how the Lakers played, it is very evident. That may manifest itself in what he says or it could be in the brevity in which he answers questions. Following Thursday’s blowout loss to the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 8 reads
Just as it looked like the Lakers were turning the corner from a health standpoint, they were dealt another blow on Thursday. After playing in the first half of the Christmas Day showdown with the Rockets, Reaves remained in the locker room and was ruled out for the second half with left calf soreness. According […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Lakers’ woe worsened on Thursday as the Rockets handed them their third straight loss, blowing them out on Christmas Day, 119-96. Houston beat them down in many of the expected ways, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and turning the Lakers over 16times. The result was the Rockets finishing with 68 points in the paint, 24 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 2 reads
on Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers December 25, 2025 Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC, ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Austin Reeves, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Houston Rockets have hit a skid. (Even if Kevin Durant wants to downplay it). The Rockets have dropped four of their last five contests and have lost to each of the bottom-four teams in the Western Conference this month. It gets worse. Houston was supposed to be a team that gets after it on […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Happy Holidays, Rockets fans! With Christmas finally here, let’s take a look at what Rockets fans should be asking for this Christmas. 1. Dorian Finey-Smith to make his debut- After signing the forward to a four-year, $52.7 million contract, Dorian Finey-Smith underwent ankle surgery, which has led him to be unable to suit up for […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 1 read
Alperen Sengun and Luka Doncic are two of the players with prop bets available when the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers play at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday (starting at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Rockets vs. Lakers Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Props PTS REB AST 21...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) are only 2.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (17-10) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points. Aiming to make an informed wager on Thursday’s game? Dig into the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Lakers Pick the Rockets (-2.5) to Cover The Rockets are 15-1...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 2 reads