PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference , in what shapes up as a clash between two of the NBA's most dynamic offensive forces. Houston arrives at 9-3 after winning four straight games , while Cleveland enters at 10-5 and second in the East . The Rockets bring elite three-point shooting prowess to this matchup, though their shot selection tells an interesting story: they rank second in high-frequency midrange attempts but 30th in three-point volume, allowing opponents quality looks from deep . Meanwhile, the Cavaliers thrive on three-point volume, ranking second league-wide in attempts, yet their defensive profile ranks 27th in preventing quality threes. Kevin Durant led Houston past Orlando with 35 points , establishing himself as the offensive anchor for a team that leads the league in offensive rating and three-point shooting percentage. Donovan Mitchell continues to carry Cleveland's load, averaging 30.9 points on 50.9% field goal shooting and 38.8% from three , and the Cavaliers rank fourth in efficiently attacking the rim while forcing turnovers at the fourth-best rate. The Rockets counter with strong offensive rebounding at 32.8%, ranked second, but rank 30th defensively on the glass . Both teams will battle for control in a matchup where pace, shooting efficiency, and ball security figure to determine the outcome.