Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: 78-95

The Houston Rockets suffered a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, falling 78-95. The Rockets were led by James Harden, who scored 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance by the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers were led by LeBron James, who scored 29 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists. Kevin Love also had a strong game for the Cavaliers, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

The Rockets started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter. However, the Cavaliers fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Rockets 30-15 to take a 45-35 lead at halftime.

The Cavaliers continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Rockets 25-18 in the third quarter and 25-20 in the fourth quarter. The Rockets were never able to recover from the Cavaliers' strong start, and they eventually lost by a score of 78-95.

The loss drops the Rockets to 12-12 on the season, while the Cavaliers improve to 14-10. The Rockets will next play on Monday night when they host the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Cavaliers will next play on Tuesday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.

Key Stats

• Points: LeBron James (29), James Harden (25)
• Rebounds: Kevin Love (10), James Harden (9)
• Assists: LeBron James (9), James Harden (7)
• Steals: Iman Shumpert (3), James Harden (2)
• Blocks: Tristan Thompson (2), Clint Capela (1)

Player Performances

LeBron James was the best player on the court for the Cavaliers, scoring 29 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. He was a force on both ends of the court, and he was the key to the Cavaliers' victory.

Kevin Love also had a strong game for the Cavaliers, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He was a force on the boards, and he hit several key shots for the Cavaliers.

James Harden led the way for the Rockets with 25 points, but he was not as efficient as usual. He shot just 8-of-22 from the field, and he had 6 turnovers.

Chris Paul had a quiet game for the Rockets, scoring just 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting. He also had 5 turnovers.

Turning Point

The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when the Cavaliers went on a 15-0 run to take a 45-35 lead. The Rockets never recovered from that run, and they eventually lost by a score of 78-95.

What's Next?

The Rockets will next play on Monday night when they host the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Cavaliers will next play on Tuesday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.