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Cavaliers vs. Rockets: Game Preview, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here's everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Mar 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Mar 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are hoping to get back in the win column tonight, but it won't be easy as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.

The Cavs are 36-6 on the season, boasting the league's best record through the first half of the year. They started 15-0 and have continued to sizzle through their schedule.

Meanwhile, the Rockets aren't too shabby with the fourth-best record in the league at 28-14, but this game against the Cavs, which is the first of a home-and-home series, will be a great litmus test for Houston to see how far it has come and how much further it needs to go.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • PF Evan Mobley (QUESTIONABLE - calf)
  • SF Isaac Okoro (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)
  • SF Caris LeVert (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)

Houston Rockets

  • PF Jabari Smith Jr. (OUT - broken hand)

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • PG Darius Garland
  • SG Donovan Mitchell
  • SF Max Strus
  • PF Evan Mobley
  • C Jarrett Allen

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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