The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-108, behind a strong performance from their veteran guard Fred VanVleet.

Fred VanVleet is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets. He played college basketball for Wichita State University before joining the NBA. VanVleet began his NBA career with the Toronto Raptors,

All six of VanVleet's made field goals Saturday came from beyond the arc, and he finished as the Rockets' third-leading scorer behind Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green (26 each). VanVleet has scored at least 20 points and connected on five three-pointers in each of his last three outings.

With Fred VanVleet out and Houston on night two of a road back-to-back, the Rockets had their five-game winning streak snapped in Sacramento.

There’s an understanding that the goal is to win by any means necessary, and not get carried away with the highs and the lows. That's maturity.”

In a bizarre finish, the Rockets (29-14) had a huge win over the Cavs (36-7). Alperen Sengun made his late free throws, and Darius Garland did not.