Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers: preview and player stats (Mar 22, 2027)
Regular season7:00 PM
Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers
Rocket Arena · Cleveland, OH
Head to head: Rockets vs Cavaliers, series and next game
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Season leaders, per game
CLE
HOU21.1PointsCLE22.8
- HOU9.5ReboundsCLE8.3
- HOU7.9AssistsCLE5.6
HOU1.3StealsCLE1.3
HOU1.3BlocksCLE1.7
| HOU | Stat | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| 9–3 | Record | 6–6 |
| Offense | ||
| 9.0(better), 4th in the league | Net rating | 12th in the league, 2.0 |
| 116.7(better), 5th in the league | Offensive rating | 10th in the league, 114.1 |
| 98.9, 26th in the league | Pace | 18th in the league, 101.1 |
| 55.1(better), 5th in the league | eFG% | 6th in the league, 55.0 |
| 12.5, 14th in the league | TOV% | 5th in the league, 11.5(better) |
| 30.9(better), 4th in the league | OREB% | 24th in the league, 24.8 |
| 0.280(better), 16th in the league | FT rate | 17th in the league, 0.279 |
| Defense | ||
| 107.7(better), 7th in the league | Defensive rating | 17th in the league, 112.1 |
| 52.3, 13th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 9th in the league, 52.2(better) |
| 13.3(better), 12th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 29th in the league, 10.8 |
| 72.6, 17th in the league | DREB% | 14th in the league, 73.3(better) |
| 0.243, 5th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 3rd in the league, 0.234(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Houston Rockets
- Marcus SmartOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
Report note
League Suspension (2026-11-13, UTA@HOU). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Smart has been suspended three games for throwing a punch during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Smart, who was ejected from Wednesday's game for punching Charles Bassey, will begin serving his suspension Friday night against the Jazz, meaning he'll be eligible to return Wednesday versus Indiana. Bruce Thornton and Reed Sheppard should be in line for more minutes while Smart serves his three-game ban.
- Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Soleus Strain (2026-11-13, UTA@HOU). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.
- Clint CapelaOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, UTA@HOU). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.
- Julian PhillipsOutReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, UTA@HOU).
- Quadir CopelandOutReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, UTA@HOU).
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Evan MobleyOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe - Sprain (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Mobley (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Heat. The star big man took a hard fall late in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, and he's missing his first contest of the season Friday with a sprained toe. With Mobley sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja are each viable streaming options.
- Sam MerrillOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Elbow Injury Management (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Merrill has battled a lingering elbow issue since the preseason. He will now miss a third consecutive contest, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Friday in Miami. While Merrill is sidelined, Craig Porter, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor should see more minutes.
- Nae'Qwan TomlinOutReport updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Low Back Stress Reaction (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).
- Ernest Udeh, Jr.OutReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).
- Khalifa DiopOutReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, CLE@MIA).
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jabari Smith Jr. | 35.1 | 16.8 | 6.6 | 2.2 |
| Alperen Sengun | 34.9 | 21.1 | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| Kevin Durant | 34.2 | 20.9 | 6.1 | 3.7 |
| Amen Thompson | 33.1 | 15.3 | 6.8 | 3.1 |
 Fred VanVleet | 30.0 | 13.7 | 3.1 | 5.6 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 33.0 | 22.8 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| James Harden | 32.7 | 16.7 | 4.6 | 5.6 |
 Evan Mobley | 32.0 | 16.9 | 7.3 | 3.6 |
| Peyton Watson | 28.0 | 11.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Jarrett Allen | 25.4 | 12.9 | 8.3 | 1.4 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Won 115–108 | −6.5, covered | 219.5, went over |
| Nov 9 |  | Won 110–100 | −4.5, covered | 224.5, went under |
| Nov 7 |  | Lost 99–102 | −6.5, did not cover | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 107–117 | −7.5, did not cover | 218.5, went over |
| Nov 2 |  | Won 109–93 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Won 115–107 | +4.5, covered | 221.5, went over |
| Nov 9 |  | Lost 112–124 | −8.5, did not cover | 215.5, went over |
| Nov 7 | | Lost 97–109 | +4.5, did not cover | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Won 119–95 | +2.5, covered | 231.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 116–124 | +3.5, did not cover | 226.5, went over |
Standings
Full standings
- Evan MobleyCLEOutCost -3.0 per 100
- Marcus SmartHOUOutCost -1.9 per 100
- Sam MerrillCLEOutCost -1.8 per 100
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The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
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