I am ready for it, and I am just going to fight,” Rockets center Alperen Sengun says of physical play from opponents like Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen.

Down by as much as 13 points against the Rockets, the Cavs found a defensive spark in their zone-based scheme from big man Jarrett Allen.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, handing them their third loss at home this season. Amen Thompson secured his third career triple-double. H

Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Rockets ...

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) goes to the basket defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25 ...

The Detroit Pistons made the Houston Rockets look sloppy on offense during one of Houston's toughest losses of the season. Unlike a blowout loss in which nothin

In a close game against the Houston Rockets, which ended with a narrow ... largely due to the contributions of star big man Jarrett Allen. With nine minutes and 14 seconds remaining in the fourth ...

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.

One bad stretch or a symptom of something bigger? The Cavs big man wants to make sure this defensive blip is the former.

The West Orange, N.J. native and former St. Patrick High School star was left off the list of reserves despite a brilliant season in which he’s averaging 24.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 48% from the field and 42% from deep.

Evan Mobley was rewarded with his first All-Star appearance, and he celebrated with this slam. The Cavaliers are blowing out the Hawks on TNT. Mobley has 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.