The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night at Toyota Center, meeting for the fourth and final time this season.
Dallas leads the season series 2–1. Houston earned its lone win Nov. 3 at Toyota Center, holding the Mavericks to 44.9% shooting. The Mavericks responded with back-to-back home victories, shooting 57.4% over those two games.
Kevin Durant has been a consistent presence against Dallas, averaging 27.3 points and 5.0 assists with just 2.0 turnovers per game in the series. Amen Thompson has also produced across the board, averaging 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.33 steal,s and 1.00 blocks against the Mavericks in 2025–26.
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks score
SCORE 1 2 3 4 F
Houston Rockets 33 00 00 00
Dallas Mavericks 30 00 00 00
Rockets vs. Mavericks live updates, results, highlights from Saturday Night Basketball
SCORE 1 2 3 4 F
Houston Rockets 33 00 00 00
Dallas Mavericks 30 00 00 00
END OF 1ST QUARTER -- 8:10 PM
Houston edged Dallas in a fast-paced opening quarter, taking a slim 31–28 lead. The Rockets leaned on energy plays—offensive rebounds, quick finishes inside, and trips to the line—to stay in front.
Dallas answered with timely shooting and kept it tight, but turnovers and second-chance points swung the early momentum Houston’s way heading into the second.
Rockets vs. Mavericks start time
Rockets vs. Mavericks tips at 7:30 p.m. CT at Toyota Center, airing on ABC with streaming options including Fubo and other providers that carry ABC.
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