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Cavaliers' Win Streak Ends with Loss to Rockets

11/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

On November 19, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 114-104 to the Houston Rockets, snapping their two-game win streak.
Cleveland shot 30% from three and 62% from the free-throw line, while Houston outrebounded 51-39, including 16 offensive boards.
Alperen Sengun led Houston with 28 points, while De'Andre Hunter scored a team-high 25 for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said the team could not match Houston's intensity and must improve rebounding.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history in 2016 by overcoming a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, marking their first championship. LeBron James, who averaged 29.7 points per game, led the team. This victory ended a 52-year championship drought for Cleveland, highlighting the franchise's resilience amid ongoing challenges in subsequent seasons.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 114-104 to the Houston Rockets, snapping their two-game win streak.
Cleveland shot 30% from three and 62% from the free-throw line, while Houston outrebounded 51-39, including 16 offensive boards.
Alperen Sengun led Houston with 28 points, while De'Andre Hunter scored a team-high 25 for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said the team could not match Houston's intensity and must improve rebounding.

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