CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs might be sitting pretty at 10-5, but their upcoming matchup against the Houston Rockets could be far more revealing than their record suggests, according to the latest Wine and Gold Talk Podcast.

With the Rockets boasting the NBA’s top-ranked offense and a physical style that directly targets the Cavs’ most glaring weaknesses, this game represents more than just another regular season contest.

Cleveland.com columnist Jimmy Watkins didn’t mince words when describing the significance of this matchup: “The Houston Rockets are just like the final boss of that Knicks team. They’re better on defense ... they are huge and physical, and they are strong in many areas where we have questions about the Cavs.”

This comparison draws a comparison to the root of the Cavs’ pl

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