Houston Rockets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Mar 22, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, March 22, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Rockets vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Monday, March 22, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Rockets vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, March 22, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Cavaliers Preview

The Rockets are 4-0 this season, while the Cavaliers are 2-1 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 4th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game).

Rockets vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 2-0

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPCavaliers 3 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
119.3#8
111.0#11
Opponent points
120.0#20
50.6%#2
Field goal %
46.6%#11
39.0%#6
Three-point %
36.6%#10
83.8%#4
Free throw %
74.4%#18
45.3#13
Rebounds
46.0#11
28.8#4
Assists
26.3#11
9.8#12
Steals
9.7#13
5.3#13
Blocks
8.3#1
16.3#18
Turnovers
18.0#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Lakers3-00.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5

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This Rockets vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Knicks Mar 24; Cavaliers host the Lakers Mar 25.

Rockets vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Cavaliers start?

The Houston Rockets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, March 22, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 4-0 and the Cavaliers were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Cavaliers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Rockets vs Cavaliers go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Cavaliers game?

The Rockets beat the Cavaliers 117-100 on Dec 27, 2025 at home.

Where is Rockets vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Rockets vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.