The Cavaliers defeated the Rockets, 135-130, in overtime. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 37 points, six assists and four 3PM for the Cavaliers, while Sam Merrill tallied a career-high 19 points in the victory. Fred VanVleet tallied 27 points, eight rebounds, and 17 assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Cavaliers improve to 14-13 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 13-11.