Rockets
MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks came back to beat the Houston Rockets 116-111 on Friday, October 30, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. They trailed by 8 after three quarters.
The Rockets led 51-44 at halftime. The Rockets still led 84-76 after three quarters, but the Mavericks won the fourth quarter 40-27.
Top performers
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 9 assists. Cooper Flagg added 33 points and 9 rebounds. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant had 28 points on 9-of-20 shooting, with 5 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. added 22 points.
Double-double: Tari Eason (11 points and 13 rebounds).
- Kyrie Irving (DAL): 35 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 12-19 FG, 35 MIN
- Cooper Flagg (DAL): 33 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 13-19 FG, 39 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 28 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 9-20 FG, 37 MIN
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 7-15 FG, 35 MIN
- Daniel Gafford (DAL): 18 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 6-7 FG, 29 MIN
- Fred VanVleet (HOU): 16 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 6-17 FG, 33 MIN
Context
The Mavericks improved to 4-2 with their third straight win, while the Rockets fell to 5-1. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves on Thursday, Nov 12; the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,832 at American Airlines Center. Officials: Zach Zarba, Ashley Moyer-Gleich and Robert Hussey.