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- The Cleveland Cavaliers went 5-0 through the NBA Summer League behind the shooting prowess of Sam Merrill.
- Despite losing Amen Thompson to injury, the Houston Rockets were undefeated through the Las Vegas Summer League.
- Neither the Rockets nor the Cavaliers have won the Las Vegas Summer League.
Monday night will see the Las Vegas Summer League finale when the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers face off. Two of the top five scoring teams through the Summer League tournament, the Cavaliers and the Rockets, are set to put on a high-scoring affair. While the Cavaliers have lacked what many would consider a star through the tournament, the Rockets have continually lost key contributors but maintained their quality.
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Head-to-Head: Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
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Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview & Predictions
The Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been perfect through the Las Vegas Summer League. With the only two undefeated teams of the tournament reaching the Final, fans, and bettors will see two of the league's top young talents face off for the Summer League Championship.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were a dark horse going into this competition, not boasting marquee talent compared to other squads. They went through the tournament with focus and deliberation, going 5-0 and scoring 97.8 points per game on a plus-11.4-point differential. They've been led by Sam Merrill, who has averaged 18.7 points with five threes per game on 48.6% from the field and 48.4% from three-point range.
The Houston Rockets have been equally impressive through the Las Vegas Summer League, even with Jabari Smith Jr. being removed from the rotation early in the tournament schedule. Even without him, the Rockets were the highest-scoring team in the Summer League, averaging 110.2 points per game on a plus-11.4 point differential. Cam Whitmore stepped up to lead Houston, averaging 20.4 points and 5.6 rebounds on 46.5% shooting efficiency through five games.
WSN's Pick
Regarding the offensive end, these two teams look equally matched. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers have the advantage in the paint due to the stellar play of Isaiah Mobley. Expect a fast-paced matchup, but Houston will struggle to contain Cleveland inside.
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How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
- When: 9:00 PM EST, Monday, July 17, 2023
- How to Watch: ESPN
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