Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets: preview and player stats

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Donovan MitchellG48.5 FG, 79.4 FT
CLE22.8PointsHOU21.1
Alperen SengunF-C51.9 FG, 72.2 FT
Jarrett AllenC6.0 DREB, 2.3 OREB
CLE8.3ReboundsHOU9.5
Alperen SengunF-C6.4 DREB, 3.1 OREB
James HardenG2.9 TOV, 32.7 MIN
CLE5.6AssistsHOU7.9
Alperen SengunF-C3.0 TOV, 34.9 MIN
Donovan MitchellG12 games
CLE1.3StealsHOU1.3
Reed SheppardG9 games
Peyton WatsonG10 games
CLE1.7BlocksHOU1.3
Kevin DurantF12 games

They have not met this season.

Sam MerrillOut· back Nov 16Report updated · Nov 10, 5:05 PM
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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.

Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated · Oct 25, 5:20 PM
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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 · Nov 6, 3:20 PM
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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.

Key players · CLE: Cleveland Cavaliers key players: season averages and the last 5 games
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

Key players · HOU: Houston Rockets key players: season averages and the last 5 games
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

Cleveland Cavaliers: Cleveland Cavaliers: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	@ NYK	Won 115–107	+4.5, covered	221.5, went over
Nov 9	@ CHA	Lost 112–124	−8.5, did not cover	215.5, went over
Nov 7	vs NYK	Lost 97–109	+4.5, did not cover	223.5, went under
Nov 6	vs PHI	Won 119–95	+2.5, covered	231.5, went under
Nov 4	@ OKC	Lost 116–124	+3.5, did not cover	226.5, went over

Houston Rockets: Houston Rockets: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	vs GSW	Won 115–108	−6.5, covered	219.5, went over
Nov 9	vs DEN	Won 110–100	−4.5, covered	224.5, went under
Nov 7	@ PHX	Lost 99–102	−6.5, did not cover	223.5, went under
Nov 4	vs MIN	Lost 107–117	−7.5, did not cover	218.5, went over
Nov 2	vs BOS	Won 109–93	−4.5, covered	215.5, went under