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Alperen Sengun made two free throws with 4.5 seconds left and Darius Garland missed two of three free throws after that to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 109-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Alperen Sengun sank two free throws with 4.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets survived a seven-minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter to outlast the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 109-108 on Wednesday.

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.

"Tari [Eason] being healthy and what Steven ... He is one six Cavaliers scoring in double figures per game, a group led by Donovan Mitchell (23.5). Mitchell scored 37 points at Philadelphia ...

Sengun rebounded a Donovan Mitchell miss and absorbed a foul ... was fouled on a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left, with Tari Eason charged with a flagrant on the play after his reckless closeout ...

A flagrant foul by Tari Eason on a 3-point attempt by Garland ... The Cavaliers had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but Donovan Mitchell’s 3-point attempt was off. Mitchell missed a shot ...

Sengun rebounded a Donovan Mitchell miss and absorbed a foul ... was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 2.8 seconds left. Tari Eason was charged with a flagrant foul on the play after his reckless ...

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In a bizarre finish, the Rockets (29-14) had a huge win over the Cavs (36-7). Alperen Sengun made his late free throws, and Darius Garland did not.