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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. TV: DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBASunday, January 3, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

7:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

DateJan 3, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX

TVDAZN CLE

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersHouston Rockets

Points per game

116.5

115.5

Points allowed per game

115.0

106.4

5-6Record8-3

2nd in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division

1-4Road record / home record5-1

LLWLLLast 5WLLWW

L2StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersHouston Rockets

L2StreakW1

Points Against

115.0

106.4

5-5Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

116.5

115.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

44.5

Assists Per Game

27.0

Blocks Per Game

5.5

5.8

Steals Per Game

7.4

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

1.1

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

15.3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95

Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Houston RocketsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100

Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98

Season series

Series starts 1/3

Mar 22, 2027HOU 0, CLE 0

Jan 3, 2027CLE 0, HOU 0

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets?

TV: DAZN CLE.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Houston Rockets: 8-3.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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