The Houston Rockets (18-10) are dealing with two players on the injury report, including Alperen Sengun, as they prepare for a Saturday, Dec. 27 matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15) at Toyota Center. The Cavaliers have listed three injured players. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Game Info
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- TV: SCHN and FDSOH
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Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 22.5 | 8 | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Alperen Sengun | 16.5 | 11.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Kevin Durant | 23.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 16 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Tari Eason | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston's +233 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 120.5 points per game (third in the NBA) while giving up 112.1 per outing (third in the league).
- Kevin Durant scores a team-leading 25.2 points per game to rank 18th in the league.
- Houston wins the rebound battle by an average of 10.9 boards. It is recording 48.7 rebounds per game (first in the league) compared to its opponents' 37.8 per outing.
- Sengun averages 9.4 rebounds per game (ranking 13th in the NBA) to lead the Rockets.
- Houston connects on 11.9 three-pointers per game (23rd in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.7. It shoots 39.8% from deep while its opponents hit 35.4% from long range.
- The Rockets' most prolific three-point shooter, Reed Sheppard, is 29th in the league with 2.6 made threes per game.
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Cavaliers' Injury Report
Cavaliers Injuries:
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Darius Garland: Probable (Illness)
Cavaliers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 30.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Sam Merrill | 16.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 17 | 6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Darius Garland | 15 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 10.5 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
Cavaliers Stats
- Cleveland's +76 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 120.2 points per game (seventh in NBA) while giving up 117.8 per contest (21st in league).
- Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers, scoring 30.7 points per game (fourth in NBA).
- Cleveland records 44.5 rebounds per game (15th in league), compared to the 45.1 of its opponents.
- Evan Mobley averages 9.3 rebounds per game (14th in NBA) to lead the Cavaliers.
- Cleveland knocks down 15.3 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) at a 35.1% rate (21st in NBA), compared to the 13.8 per game its opponents make, at a 37.7% rate.
- The Cavaliers' Mitchell sinks four three-pointers per game (second-best in NBA), leading the team.
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