The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 117 - 112, at Toyota Center on Sunday. This was a matchup full of stars and none of them disappointed. There was an NBA record tied in this game, as there were 88 combined three - point attempts. There were eight ties and 16 lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than 14 points. Cleveland actually dominated the shooting, as they outshot Houston from the field, from three - point range and from the free - throw line. Rebounding was the glaring difference for the Rockets, as they won that differential, 52 - 38. Houston were also playing great defense, recording 10 steals to Cleveland's three. The Cavaliers (43 - 22) have now lost five of their last seven games, as they continue to struggle on defense. LeBron James led the way for Cleveland, as he accumulated 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists, despite committing eight turnovers. Kyrie Irving accrued 28 points, three rebounds, eight assists and two blocks. Richard Jefferson was the only other player in double figures, as he dropped 16 points on a perfect 6 - of - 6 shooting. On deck for the Cavaliers is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The Rockets (46 - 21) continue to take their three - point shooting barrage through the NBA and a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers shows just how much they have improved. James Harden recorded his 16th triple - double of the season, as he collected 38 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Ryan Anderson finished second on the team, totaling 16 points and six rebounds. Nene Hilario came off the bench to provide 12 points, six rebounds and three steals, while Eric Gordon led the bench with 13 points. Houston will look to keep rolling on Wednesday in a favorable home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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