The Houston Rockets (29-14) overcame a blown 13-point lead and pulled out a narrow 109-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-7) on January 23.
Houston Rockets Top Performers:
Amen Thompson 16 PTS | 16 REB | 4 STL | 48.2 FPS
Thompson continues to make a significant impact in multiple areas, scoring 16+ points six times, grabbing 13+ rebounds four times, consistently contributing assists, and racking up steals this month.
Alperen Sengun 18 PTS | 11 REB | 4 AST | 37.2 FPS
Sengun remained in top form and has scored 17+ points in seven of his last eight games, consistently grabbed 8+ rebounds, and reached 5+ assists in six outings. But he went without a steal for two consecutive games after recording 11 in a four-game stretch.
Fred VanVleet 26 PTS | 7-12 3PT | 5 AST | 31.1 FPS
VanVleet’s recent performances have shown both his offensive firepower and elite defensive potential. He’s capable of impacting the game in multiple ways, but his consistency remains to be seen.
Tari Eason 12 PTS | 6 REB | 3 STL | 30.2 FPS
Eason’s minutes may still be limited, but he’s been a decent scorer while maintaining his rebounding numbers and impressive steals production.
Cam Whitmore 16 PTS | 2 REB | 2 BLK | 23.9 FPS
Whitmore has been a steady force in recent games, consistently putting up double-digit points, showing his well-rounded game with at least one tally in multiple categories and his rebounding potential.
Cleveland Cavaliers Top Performers:
Jarrett Allen 17 PTS | 13 REB | 3 BLK | 49.1 FPS
Allen maintained his exceptional shooting percentages, consistently hitting 75% from the field and 77% from the line. He has reliably scored in double figures and has had only one bad rebounding game this month. His defensive numbers might have declined in his last three games, but he made a big statement today by recording five stocks.
Darius Garland 26 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 41.9 FPS
Garland continues his standout production with strong offensive percentages, never scoring fewer than 16 points and averaging nearly three three-pointers, all while maintaining solid assist numbers in ten games this month. But he made a major blunder today, missing 2 of his 3 freethrows in the clutch, which could’ve won the game for them, despite being a 90% free-throw shooter this season.
Donovan Mitchell 19 PTS | 7-21 FG | 1-8 3PT | 29.1 FPS
Mitchell started the month slow but has turned it up recently, scoring 30+ points, hitting at least 3 three-pointers, and going 23-of-24 from the free-throw line while adding solid rebounds, assists, and steals in three of his last four games. But his consistency and ability to deliver in big games is turning out to be a big question mark, with today’s lackluster performance.
Dean Wade 8 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 31.1 FPS
Wade is having a tough month from beyond the arc but has continued to make his presence felt on the boards.
Ty Jerome 18 PTS | 4 REB | 3 STL | 28.8 FPS
Jerome is a well-rounded player and has been a key contributor for points and steals off the bench, but he needs to round out his game with more consistency in other areas.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Jalen Green 10 PTS | 4-16 FG | 5 AST
Green started the month on fire, torching defenses with an electric 29.8 points per game while shooting a blistering 52.8% from the field and 49.4% from deep over his first nine games. But he has cooled down of late, with his shooting plummeting to a dismal 32.4% from the field and 28.6% from three, all while coughing up four turnovers per game.
