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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 20 Nov 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 104-114
19-33 21-24 30-17 34-40
Position#9
Record10-5
FormLWLWW
Points / game120.9
Allowed / game116.2
vs
Position#8
Record9-3
FormLWWWW
Points / game124.8
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Houston Rockets
22 Mar 2027
CLE v HOU
upcoming
19 Nov 2025
CLE104
HOU114
25 Jan 2025
CLE131
HOU135
18 Dec 2023
CLE135
HOU130
26 Mar 2023
CLE108
HOU91
15 Dec 2021
CLE124
HOU89
24 Feb 2021
CLE112
HOU96
11 Dec 2019
CLE110
HOU116
24 Nov 2018
CLE117
HOU108
03 Feb 2018
CLE88
HOU120
01 Nov 2016
CLE128
HOU120
29 Mar 2016
CLE100
HOU106
07 Jan 2015
CLE93
HOU105
22 Mar 2014
CLE111
HOU118
05 Jan 2013
CLE104
HOU112
11 Mar 2012
CLE118
HOU107
23 Feb 2011
CLE119
HOU124
27 Dec 2009
CLE108
HOU83
23 Dec 2008
CLE99
HOU90
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
101-112
101
112
-11
87avg 113
H31/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
117-109
117
109
+8
108avg 113
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
132-121
132
121
+11
127avg 113
H06/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
148-115
148
115
+33
141avg 113
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
128-122
128
122
+6
120avg 113
H09/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
138-140 OT
138
140
-2
119avg 113
A11/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
130-116
130
116
+14
120avg 113
A13/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
113-126
113
126
-13
100avg 113
H14/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
108-100
108
100
+8
102avg 113
H15/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
118-106
118
106
+12
118avg 113
H18/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-30
21-18
34-33
24-31
31-22
19-30
28-24
39-33
41-27
29-40
37-20
25-34
39-26
37-34
33-27
39-28
32-29
24-43
40-26
32-24
30-25
23-37
39-39
36-27
29-38
37-31
27-28
37-19
30-29
24-38
31-23
28-36
28-32
26-29
22-23
32-16
26-33
33-24
33-31
26-18
240.0Avg total
123.3Scored
116.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)120.9116.2237.1+4.767%
Season at home (8)116.9113.6230.5+3.275%
Season away (7)125.6119.1244.7+6.457%
Last 10 (10)123.3116.7240.0+6.670%
Last 5 (5)121.4117.6239.0+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)110.7113.0223.7-2.333%
vs Similar ◀ (5)119.8120.6240.4-0.840%
vs Weaker (22)120.8111.8232.6+9.068%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
137-109
137
109
+28
138avg 107
H28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
139-121
139
121
+18
143avg 107
A29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
128-101
128
101
+27
134avg 107
A02/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
110-102
110
102
+8
103avg 107
H04/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
124-109
124
109
+15
119avg 107
A06/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
110-121
110
121
-11
103avg 107
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
122-115
122
115
+7
118avg 107
A09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
135-112
135
112
+23
134avg 107
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
140-116
140
116
+24
128avg 107
H15/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
117-113 OT
117
113
+4
106avg 107
H17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-25
29-35
32-17
34-32
39-30
31-33
36-28
33-30
37-24
29-24
31-24
31-29
24-28
34-27
23-23
29-24
34-22
26-29
34-29
30-29
25-23
25-28
32-35
28-35
28-30
22-31
32-24
40-30
38-29
43-25
22-33
32-25
41-32
28-28
36-31
35-25
23-30
23-25
31-25
25-22
238.1Avg total
126.2Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)124.8113.2238.0+11.575%
Season at home (6)125.0111.2236.2+13.883%
Season away (6)124.5115.3239.8+9.267%
Last 10 (10)126.2111.9238.1+14.390%
Last 5 (5)124.8115.4240.2+9.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)124.5118.0242.5+6.550%
vs Similar ◀ (17)109.9111.9221.8-2.035%
vs Weaker (11)128.9110.4239.3+18.5100%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: -5.1-5.1Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: +5.0+5.0Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +5.2+5.2Q4: +3.6+3.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: -5.1-5.1Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: +5.0+5.0Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +5.2+5.2Q4: +3.6+3.6
Cleveland CavaliersHouston Rockets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
43-48
43
48
-5
H31/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
70-67
70
67
+3
H06/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
76-60
76
60
+16
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
56-72
56
72
-16
H09/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
53-62
53
62
-9
A11/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
66-69
66
69
-3
A13/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
54-67
54
67
-13
H14/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H15/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
59-57
59
57
+2
H18/11
NBA
119.6Avg total
58.1Scored
61.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.556.2115.7+3.360%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.956.2115.1+2.762%-
Last 30 away (14)60.256.2116.4+4.057%-
Last 10 (10)58.161.5119.6-3.430%-
Last 5 (5)57.263.2120.4-6.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)57.760.3118.0-2.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)53.259.6112.8-6.40%-
vs Weaker (22)61.254.9116.0+6.377%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
70-63
70
63
+7
A29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
66-48
66
48
+18
A02/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H04/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A06/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
50-51
50
51
-1
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
81-54
81
54
+27
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
69-60
69
60
+9
H15/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
46-55
46
55
-9
H17/11
NBA
117.9Avg total
62.1Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.654.2112.8+4.563%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.253.9114.1+6.360%-
Last 30 away (15)57.154.4111.5+2.767%-
Last 10 (10)62.155.8117.9+6.370%-
Last 5 (5)59.256.2115.4+3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)63.052.0115.0+11.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.854.8109.6+0.147%-
vs Weaker (11)63.753.6117.4+10.182%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 123.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.6 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.427.8
56.3%
54.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.616.2
34.8%
35.8%48.6
🏀 Free throws24.919.1
76.7%
78.1%19.1
They take 96.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 46.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 126.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.8 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.332.9
53.7%
54.8%65.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.313.4
44.2%
35.8%40.2
🏀 Free throws25.720.2
78.6%
78.1%20.2
They take 91.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Nov 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWLWLWWWWL
Houston Rockets
WWWWLWWWWW
#9
League position
#8
+6.2
Net rating
+14.2
116.5
Offensive rating
125.1
110.3
Defensive rating
110.9
54.3%
Effective FG%
57.9%
53.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.4%
12.2%
Turnover %
14.1%
29.4%
Off. rebound %
39.3%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.28
34.8%
3-point %
44.2%
65.0%
Assist %
58.7%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence116.5 · 125.1Defence110.3 · 110.9Shooting54.3% · 57.9%3-point %34.8% · 44.2%Ball care12.2% · 14.1%Off. rebounds29.4% · 39.3%Free throws0.26 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)70% · 90%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Houston Rockets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
18/11/25HMilwaukee Bucks118-106
15/11/25HMemphis Grizzlies108-100
14/11/25HToronto Raptors113-126
13/11/25AMiami Heat130-116
11/11/25AMiami Heat138-140 OT
09/11/25HChicago Bulls128-122
08/11/25AWashington Wizards148-115
06/11/25HPhiladelphia 76ers132-121
02/11/25HAtlanta Hawks117-109
31/10/25HToronto Raptors101-112
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/11/25HOrlando Magic117-113 OT
15/11/25HPortland Trail Blazers140-116
13/11/25HWashington Wizards135-112
09/11/25AMilwaukee Bucks122-115
08/11/25ASan Antonio Spurs110-121
06/11/25AMemphis Grizzlies124-109
04/11/25HDallas Mavericks110-102
02/11/25ABoston Celtics128-101
29/10/25AToronto Raptors139-121
28/10/25HBrooklyn Nets137-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW67%
HomeWWLWW75%
AwayWLWLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1587
Win %67%75%57%
Points / game120.9116.9125.6
Allowed / game116.2113.6119.1
Point differential+4.7+3.2+6.4
Avg total237.1230.5244.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%25%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)100% (1)0% (1)
Overtime %7%0%14%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW75%
HomeWWWWW83%
AwayWWWLW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %75%83%67%
Points / game124.8125.0124.5
Allowed / game113.2111.2115.3
Point differential+11.5+13.8+9.2
Avg total238.0236.2239.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%50%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)50% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %17%17%17%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder1514193%121.9106.4+15.5
2 Detroit Pistons1513287%118.9112.1+6.7
3 Denver Nuggets1310377%124.6112.7+11.9
4 Houston Rockets129375%124.8113.2+11.5
5 Los Angeles Lakers1511473%117.9115.2+2.7
6 San Antonio Spurs1410471%118.2111.3+6.9
7 Cleveland Cavaliers1510567%120.9116.2+4.7
8 Minnesota Timberwolves149564%120.6114.4+6.2
9 Toronto Raptors149564%119.8115.1+4.6
10 New York Knicks138562%121.4115.2+6.2
11 Philadelphia 76ers138562%118.5115.9+2.6
12 Phoenix Suns159660%119.3114.1+5.3
13 Atlanta Hawks159660%117.2114.4+2.8
14 Miami Heat148657%124.6121.5+3.1
15 Golden State Warriors169756%115.5114.4+1.1
16 Chicago Bulls137654%121.7121.9-0.2
17 Boston Celtics158753%113.7108.5+5.2
18 Orlando Magic158753%115.9113.9+1.9
19 Milwaukee Bucks158753%117.6118.7-1.1
20 Portland Trail Blazers146843%120.7122.5-1.8
21 Utah Jazz145936%119.4124.9-5.4
22 Charlotte Hornets1441029%116.5119.7-3.2
23 Los Angeles Clippers1441029%111.7116.3-4.6
24 Dallas Mavericks1541127%110.3117.2-6.9
25 Memphis Grizzlies1541127%111.1119.2-8.1
26 Sacramento Kings1431121%112.9124.4-11.4
27 Brooklyn Nets1421214%109.6121.3-11.6
28 New Orleans Pelicans1421214%108.3121.9-13.6
29 Washington Wizards131128%112.9129.6-16.7
30 Indiana Pacers141137%108.9123.4-14.5
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers19213034104
Houston Rockets33241740114
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