Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) dunks the ball as Atlanta Hawks' Dominick Barlow (0) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA: Houston Rockets Beat Atlanta Hawks 121-114
Meanwhile, in the battle for second place in the West, the Houston Rockets held firm with a hard-fought 121-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Green starred for Houston, matching Gilgeous-Alexander바카라™s output with 32 points to keep his team in pole position for the runner-up spot. Over in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers further solidified their status as the team to beat, extending their lead at the top with a 122-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The win improved Cleveland바카라™s record to 58-14, putting them in prime position as the postseason approaches.
NBA 2024-25: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
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Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) celebrates after dunking the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
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Atlanta Hawks' Dominick Barlow, right, reaches for a loose ball in front of Houston Rockets' Steven Adams (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
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Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
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Atlanta Hawks' Terance Mann (14) goes up for a shot against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon.
NBA 2024-25: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon.
NBA 2024-25: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon.
NBA 2024-25: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, left, and Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija dive for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon.
NBA 2024-25: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, passes the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon.
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