The Cavs have dropped two consecutive games for only the second time this season as they look to rebound Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.

Who's PlayingHouston Rockets @ Cleveland CavaliersCurrent Records: Houston 29-14, Cleveland 36-8How To WatchWhen: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse -- Cleveland,

Known for their defensive dominance, the Cavaliers have been exposed on that side of the ball during a recent losing streak.

Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.

The Rockets beat the No. 1 Cavs in Houston earlier this week. Can they pull off another upset win on the road?

The Cleveland Cavaliers will still be without multiple key defensive players in their rematch against the Houston Rockets.

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

Experiencing a losing streak can be a wake-up call for any team, irrespective of their standing in the league. For a championship contender like the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing their worst stretch of the season with three consecutive losses has brought some serious issues to light.

During their losing streak, it's become clear that the Cavs are losing their core identity on the defensive side of the ball.

Houston had a nail-biter against Cleveland, but an incredible offensive performance lifts the Rockets over the best team in the Eastern Conference.