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Cavaliers vs Rockets Final: 135-130 - Recap
The Rockets were burned for 37 points by Donovan Mitchell on Monday as the Cavaliers picked up a 135-130 win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Bettors who backed the Cavaliers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 215.0.
Cleveland got 19 points from Sam Merrill and another 17 points from Max Strus. Isaac Okoro contributed 6 assists, while Isaac Okoro cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 27-point performance from Fred VanVleet, who was supported by 24 points from Alperen Sengun. Fred VanVleet had 17 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Fred VanVleet grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break losing 59-57 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 47 boards, while Cleveland only had 37
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Jazz. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.