The Cleveland Cavs will face the Houston Rockets without All-Star Darius Garland, who is one of the many players ruled out in the injury report for Wednesday night's matchup. The Rockets have won eight of their last nine games, including a 117-113 overtime win against the Orlando Magic. At the same time, the Cavs have won seven of their previous nine outings.

The Cavs will host the Rockets without Garland (left toe), Max Strus (left foot surgery), Jaylon Tyson (concussion), and possibly Sam Merrill, who's listed as questionable with a right hand sprain. Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle surgery), Tari Eason (right oblique strain), and Fred VanVleet (torn ACL) are all ruled out. Jabari Smith Jr. is listed as questionable on Houston's injury report.

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