The Houston Rockets looked to carry the momentum from their four-game winning streak as they visited the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Wednesday.

The Rockets were coming off a tough win over the Orlando Magic in overtime, 117-113, on Sunday. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have notched back-to-back wins after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-106, on Monday.

Tension became palpable early on, as Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr . and Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin got into a heated altercation in the second quarter. They were battling for the rebound when Smith pushed Tomlin. The sophomore didn't back down and barked at Smith's face. Smith then pushed him again. They were called for a double technical foul . Expand Tweet

The Rockets held a 17-point lead at halftime, 57-50.

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