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Houston Rockets 135, Dallas Mavericks 117: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets 135 to Dallas Mavericks 117, on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Venetian Arena. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets.

NBA · NBA China GameFriday, October 9, 2026
DateOct 9, 2026
Start time8:00 AM ET
VenueVenetian Arena
TVNBA TV
Attendance11,564

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets27383436135
Dallas Mavericks19263537117

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsTari Eason · 20
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 10
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 10
RatingAlperen Sengun · 16 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST
Dallas Mavericks
PointsCooper Flagg · 19
ReboundsZaccharie Risacher · 8
AssistsDwight Powell · 8
RatingCooper Flagg · 19 PTS, 6 REB

Team comparison

Houston RocketsDallas Mavericks
Points per game
115.5
114.9
Points allowed per game
106.4
110.3
1-0Record0-1
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding4th in Southwest Division
3-2Home / road record5-2
WLLWWLast 5WWWLL
W1StreakW3

Team stats

Houston RocketsDallas Mavericks
47-86FG44-94
Field Goal %
55
47
18-363PT18-51
Three Point %
50
35
23-32FT11-17
Free Throw %
72
65
Rebounds
43
38
Offensive Rebounds
16
14
Defensive Rebounds
27
24
Assists
36
34
Steals
11
12
Blocks
4
2
Turnovers
21
18
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
21
19
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Dallas Mavericks
Sergio de Larrea F · Knee - Strain
Out
Tarik Biberovic F · Heel - Inflammation
Out
Dereck Lively II C · Foot - Surgery
Out
Day-To-Day

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant23157-121-10-102101000+11
Jabari Smith Jr.22124-82-32-441010221+12
Alperen Sengun22166-90-24-51010310463+22
Fred VanVleet24175-125-122-327120021+15
Amen Thompson2484-80-00-072611342+7
Tari Eason24206-102-26-792020363+17
Isaiah Crawford1241-31-21-210111103+7
Julian Phillips700-00-00-000000000-5
Steven Adams1421-10-00-031110122-3
Oscar Tshiebwe1252-20-01-231200122-1
Bogdan Bogdanovic1641-40-32-224100022+16
Quadir Copeland930-00-03-411210102-8
Sean Pedulla400-10-10-002000000-4
Team13547-8618-3623-32433621114162722

Dallas Mavericks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Naji Marshall24167-141-51-223200110-13
Morez Johnson Jr.1241-31-31-221010111-7
Cooper Flagg19197-141-54-463211244-15
Zaccharie Risacher2494-91-30-081110351-13
Max Christie24145-124-110-022010111-12
Dwight Powell1310-10-11-2181011030
Daniel Gafford873-41-10-030110032-3
Tobi Lawal15135-60-13-310220104+2
Tarik Biberovic1993-93-80-032000211-3
Sergio de Larrea24114-63-30-026410021-3
Moussa Cisse1400-30-00-063220242-8
Seth Lundy1431-41-40-210100011-8
John Poulakidas1431-31-30-002100002-5
Team11744-9418-5111-17383418122142425

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 125-122
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 130-93
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 112-100
Nov 4, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-112
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Sacramento KingsL 100-115

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Jan 31, 2027HOU 0, DAL 0
Jan 1, 2027DAL 0, HOU 0
Oct 30, 2026HOU 111, DAL 116
Oct 21, 2026DAL 110, HOU 128

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Houston Rockets won, 135-117, on Friday, October 9, 2026.

What was the final score of Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Houston Rockets 135, Dallas Mavericks 117.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Tari Eason (20 points). Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (19 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks played?

Venetian Arena.

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