With the Cavaliers down two points, Darius Garland, their potential All-Star guard and 90 percent free-throw shooter, sat alone at the line with the chance to give Cleveland the lead. Even if he failed to make all three free throws, Cleveland, via a Flagrant One on the Rockets, would have the ball with a chance to seal the game.

The Rockets hit two free throws late while the Cavaliers missed two free throws seconds later, allowing Houston to hold off Cleveland .

The Houston Rockets continued to prove that they're a real threat this season when they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 109-108. Now 29-14, the Rockets have the fourth-best record in the league and are the only team with wins over the Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder-- the best team in each conference with identical 36-7 records.

The Houston Rockets are off to their best start in the last seven seasons. At 28-14, they're still holding onto second place in the Western Conference, despite

The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers, 109-108 after some missed free throws by Darius Garland late in the game. Top Performers – Cleveland Darius Garland – 26 points, 3 3PM, 5 assists Donovan Mitchell – 19 points,

As I type this Tuesday afternoon, the game between the Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in Houston is still expected to be played on time. The Rockets have already had a game postponed this season so I’m sure the league (and the Rockets) would like to keep things the way they are,