When it comes to the Houston Rockets' 2025-26 schedule, it hasn't been the typical start to a season. The Rockets have now had two games with two days off in between, which is rare in the NBA. After Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers and Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets, the Rockets will have two days off before their next game.

A hot start masks growing concerns. Can Houston's newfound success survive a brutal upcoming schedule and a key injury? The real season begins now.

The Rockets continued to capitalize on one of the softer stretches of their schedule, and on Friday night, they looked every bit like a team determined to stack wins while the opportunity lasts.

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Cleveland got blasted by the Houston Rockets, 114-104, on Wednesday night. The loss snaps the Cavs’ two-game winning streak.

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