The Cavaliers shot 51 percent from the field and knocked down 17 triples. Evan Mobley, who didn’t play at Target Center in the mid-January meeting, led the Cavaliers’ charge with 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots. Jarrett Allen also had a double-double, and Donovan Mitchell poured in 23 points.

For the game, they could remain without their best player, as Anthony Edwards is on the injury report. Edwards also missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Edwards scored more than 40 points for the second straight night, finding an energy boost from Houston's chippy, chirpy ways.