Mavericks vs Rockets
Sat, Jan 3
Final
Mavericks
Mavericks
(12 - 23)
110
-
104
Rockets
Rockets
(21 - 10)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 25 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 110 |
| Rockets | 31 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Davis
DAL | #3 | F/C
26
12
3
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
34
5
7
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 68% chance of winning the game
The surging Rockets, powered by Kevin Durant and a dominant rebounding attack, are poised to extend their winning streak against a depleted and struggling Mavericks squad.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is severely handicapped without Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II, removing their primary perimeter creator and interior anchor.
- • Houston's frontcourt of Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant presents a nightmare matchup for a Dallas defense allowing nearly 118 points per game.
- • The Rockets rank 1st in the NBA in rebounding (48.7 RPG), giving them a massive advantage on the glass against the 18th-ranked Mavericks.
- • Momentum heavily favors Houston, who are riding a 4-game winning streak, while Dallas has dropped four straight contests by double digits.
- • Houston's elite 40.0% shooting from three-point range (2nd in NBA) exploits a Mavericks perimeter defense that struggles to contain shooters.
- • To pull off an upset, Dallas needs a vintage defensive performance from Anthony Davis and efficient scoring from rookie Cooper Flagg to counter Houston's depth.
