Lakers132
Jazz123
Nets109
Magic111
Clippers101
Pistons106
Grizzlies123Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Nov 19, 2025
Rockets vs Cavaliers final: the Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-104 on November 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 33 | 24 | 17 | 40 | 114 |
| Cavaliers | 19 | 21 | 30 | 34 | 104 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 28 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 11 REB Alperen Sengun
- 7 AST Alperen Sengun
Cavaliers
- 25 PTS De'Andre Hunter
- 7 REB Jarrett Allen
- 5 AST Craig Porter
Rockets vs Cavaliers Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 38 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10-17 | 0-0 | 8-10 | +2 |
| Amen Thompson G | 40 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Kevin Durant F | 36 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-18 | 1-6 | 7-8 | +6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 30 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-6 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Steven Adams C | 27 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Aaron Holiday G | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 3-5 | 5-5 | +6 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 22 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Clint Capela C | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Josh Okogie G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 28 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8-17 | 3-9 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-13 | 0-3 | 4-10 | -10 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 30 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-11 | 5-8 | 8-8 | -6 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 0-5 | 2-4 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Lonzo Ball G | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Craig Porter G | 25 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Dean Wade FC | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
Rockets vs Cavaliers Recap
The Rockets beat the Cavaliers by building a 17-point halftime lead and holding off a 30-point third quarter from Cleveland. Houston moved to 10-3, while the Cavaliers fell to 10-6.
A 33-19 first quarter set the gap. Houston led 57-40 at halftime. Cleveland outscored the Rockets 30-17 in the third and cut the deficit to Rockets 74-70 after three. Houston won the fourth 40-34. The Rockets also took 51 rebounds to 39 for Cleveland.
Alperen Sengun led Houston with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. De'Andre Hunter answered with 25 points for Cleveland, and Jarrett Allen added 7 rebounds. The Cavaliers made 36 of 81 shots, while the Rockets hit 41 of 90 and made 23 of 27 free throws.
The number to know: 32 free throw attempts for Cleveland, of which the Cavaliers made 20, left 12 points at the line in a game decided by 10.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 41-90 | Field Goals | 36-81 |
| 45.6% | FG % | 44.4% |
| 9-24 | 3-Pointers | 12-39 |
| 37.5% | 3P % | 30.8% |
| 23-27 | Free Throws | 20-32 |
| 85.2% | FT % | 62.5% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 23 | Assists | 20 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 23 | Fouls | 18 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 50.6% | 11.3% | 35.6% | 0.256 |
 Cavaliers | 51.9% | 11.2% | 22.2% | 0.247 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, November 19, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W vs Magic 117-113 Nov 16, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 140-116 Nov 14, 2025
- W vs Wizards 135-112 Nov 12, 2025
- W @ Bucks 122-115 Nov 9, 2025
- L @ Spurs 110-121 Nov 7, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Bucks 118-106 Nov 17, 2025
- W vs Grizzlies 108-100 Nov 15, 2025
- L vs Raptors 113-126 Nov 13, 2025
- W @ Heat 130-116 Nov 12, 2025
- L @ Heat 138-140 Nov 10, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 27, 2025 Cavaliers @ Rockets 100-117
More NBA Games on Nov 19, 2025
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-1121
Philadelphia 76ers3-1112Top: Maxey 24 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1118
Indiana Pacers2-1127Top: Knueppel 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3110Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-399
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0113Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1109
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0120Top: Randle 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1125
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118Top: Watson 32 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3113
Dallas Mavericks1-2111Top: Brunson 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2122
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Grant 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26.
Rockets vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Cavaliers on Nov 19, 2025?
The Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-104 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points.
What are the Rockets and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Rockets were 10-3 and the Cavaliers were 10-6 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Cavaliers?
Alperen Sengun scored 28 for the Rockets. De'Andre Hunter scored 25 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Rockets vs Cavaliers season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Cavaliers game?
The Rockets beat the Cavaliers 117-100 on Dec 27, 2025 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Cavaliers?
Rockets-Cavaliers: Q1 33-19, Q2 24-21, Q3 17-30, Q4 40-34.
What is next for the Rockets and Cavaliers?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.