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Cavaliers vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-100 on December 27, 2025 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 24 | 22 | 17 | 37 | 100 |
| Rockets | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 23 PTS Jaylon Tyson
- 15 REB Jaylon Tyson
- 6 AST Donovan Mitchell
Rockets
- 30 PTS Kevin Durant
- 9 REB Amen Thompson
- 8 AST Reed Sheppard
Cavaliers vs Rockets Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 17 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 30 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7-17 | 2-5 | 0-1 | -3 |
| Darius Garland G | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -32 |
| Dean Wade FC | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Sam Merrill G | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 3-6 | 0-1 | -24 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Craig Porter G | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Evan Mobley F | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -28 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 29 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10-20 | 1-5 | 2-3 | -6 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason F | 21 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Amen Thompson G | 33 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Kevin Durant F | 28 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11-17 | 2-4 | 6-7 | +24 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 26 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Steven Adams C | 22 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 3-6 | +26 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| JD Davison G | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Jeff Green F | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Josh Okogie G | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 32 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 4-4 | +25 |
| Clint Capela C | 18 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Cavaliers vs Rockets Recap
The Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by outscoring them 30-17 in the third quarter. The win moved Houston to 19-10, while Cleveland fell to 17-16.
The Rockets already led 60-46 at halftime after winning each of the first two quarters. Their margin reached 90-63 after three. Houston shot 43 of 88 from the field, and the Cavaliers went 41 of 96. The Rockets also made 16 threes to Cleveland's 11.
Kevin Durant led Houston with 30 points. Jaylon Tyson answered for Cleveland with 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell added 6 assists. Houston outrebounded Cleveland 51-42 and had 27 assists to the Cavaliers' 23.
The number to know: 15 of 21. That is the Rockets' free throw line against 7 of 11 for Cleveland, and they made more attempts and more makes from the stripe.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 41-96 | Field Goals | 43-88 |
| 42.7% | FG % | 48.9% |
| 11-36 | 3-Pointers | 16-35 |
| 30.6% | 3P % | 45.7% |
| 7-11 | Free Throws | 15-21 |
| 63.6% | FT % | 71.4% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 18 |
| 23 | Assists | 27 |
| 10 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 9 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 15 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 31 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 48.4% | 12.2% | 31.3% | 0.073 |
 Rockets | 58.0% | 13.4% | 40.0% | 0.170 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 27, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Knicks 124-126 Dec 25, 2025
- W vs Pelicans 141-118 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Hornets 139-132 Dec 22, 2025
- L vs Bulls 125-136 Dec 19, 2025
- L @ Bulls 111-127 Dec 17, 2025
Rockets last 5
- W @ Lakers 119-96 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Clippers 108-128 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Kings 124-125 Dec 21, 2025
- W @ Nuggets 115-101 Dec 20, 2025
- L @ Pelicans 128-133 Dec 18, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 19, 2025 Rockets @ Cavaliers 114-104
More NBA Games on Dec 27, 2025
- Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2107
Sacramento Kings0-4113Top: Flagg 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2126
Orlando Magic1-2127Top: Black 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2123
New Orleans Pelicans0-3114Top: III 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4123
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1107Top: Thomas 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3112
Chicago Bulls1-3103Top: Antetokounmpo 29 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3128
Atlanta Hawks2-2125Top: Towns 36 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3127
San Antonio Spurs2-2114Top: Wembanyama 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2116
Miami Heat0-4142Top: Siakam 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Rockets on Dec 27, 2025?
The Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-100 on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Toyota Center in Houston. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 30 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Rockets records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 17-16 and the Rockets were 19-10 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Rockets?
Jaylon Tyson scored 23 for the Cavaliers. Kevin Durant scored 30 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Rockets season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Cavaliers 114-104 on Nov 19, 2025 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Rockets?
Cavaliers-Rockets: Q1 24-32, Q2 22-28, Q3 17-30, Q4 37-27.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Rockets?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.