Cleveland Cavaliers 100, Houston Rockets 117
NBA · 2025-12-27 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 117–100 on 2025-12-27 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:32 swung win probability 65% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 22 | 17 | 37 | 100 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:32 swung win probability 65% → 91%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 17-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q3 4:08 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 15-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 5:32 | 65% → 91% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q2 0:39 | 86% → 98% |
| Houston Rockets | 15–0 | Q3 4:08 | 96% → 100% |