Game stream: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Houston Rockets (1-3) play against the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) at American Airlines Center
Game Time: 8:30 PM EDT on Tuesday October 26, 2021
Houston Rockets 106, Dallas Mavericks 116 (Final)
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Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Fantasy adds tonight:
Shallow
Jalen Brunson
12 Team
Devin Vassell
Deep
Lonnie Walker IV
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Damion Lee
Malik Monk
3 Ball is up! Talking all the injuries tonight (early thoughts on Jokic), Dejounte smash SZN, pickups above, and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/est… – 12:37 AM
Fantasy adds tonight:
Shallow
Jalen Brunson
12 Team
Devin Vassell
Deep
Lonnie Walker IV
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Damion Lee
Malik Monk
3 Ball is up! Talking all the injuries tonight (early thoughts on Jokic), Dejounte smash SZN, pickups above, and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/est… – 12:37 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
The #Nuggets losing this game is of no consequence. Jokic wasn’t on the court in the 2nd half. And he still outscored Gobert, 24-23, playing just 15 minutes. His health is of most concern, and MPJ has to get on track. Two days off will do this team some good before facing Luka. – 12:35 AM
The #Nuggets losing this game is of no consequence. Jokic wasn’t on the court in the 2nd half. And he still outscored Gobert, 24-23, playing just 15 minutes. His health is of most concern, and MPJ has to get on track. Two days off will do this team some good before facing Luka. – 12:35 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Tuesday
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, 12 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 sta
Austin Reaves, 10 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast
Josh Giddey, 7 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Jalen Green, 10 pts, 5 reb, 4-16 from field 😬 – 12:32 AM
Top Rookies on Tuesday
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, 12 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 sta
Austin Reaves, 10 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast
Josh Giddey, 7 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Jalen Green, 10 pts, 5 reb, 4-16 from field 😬 – 12:32 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz beat Nuggets 122-110. Really, really solid 4Q to run away with the win, just like against Sacramento.
Gobert: 23p, 16r, ended up 9-16 FT.
Mitchell: 22p, 6a, 5to
Clarkson: 19p, 7-15 FG
Conley: 15p, 6-9 FG (nice).
Three game road trip next: HOU/CHI/MIL. – 12:32 AM
Jazz beat Nuggets 122-110. Really, really solid 4Q to run away with the win, just like against Sacramento.
Gobert: 23p, 16r, ended up 9-16 FT.
Mitchell: 22p, 6a, 5to
Clarkson: 19p, 7-15 FG
Conley: 15p, 6-9 FG (nice).
Three game road trip next: HOU/CHI/MIL. – 12:32 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Jazz 122, Nuggets 110. Denver hung in there for 3 quarters but didn’t have enough juice w/o Jokic late. Rudy Gobert 23p, 16r. Mitchell 22p, 6a. Clarkson 19p. Conley 15p, 5a. Bogey 15p. Ingles 13p, 5r, 4a. Whiteside 10p. Utah improves to 4-0. HOU/CHI/MIL 3-game trip next. – 12:32 AM
FINAL: Jazz 122, Nuggets 110. Denver hung in there for 3 quarters but didn’t have enough juice w/o Jokic late. Rudy Gobert 23p, 16r. Mitchell 22p, 6a. Clarkson 19p. Conley 15p, 5a. Bogey 15p. Ingles 13p, 5r, 4a. Whiteside 10p. Utah improves to 4-0. HOU/CHI/MIL 3-game trip next. – 12:32 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Utah Jazz defeat the Denver Nuggets 122-110. Gobert goes 23 and 16 rebounds. Mitchell with 22, Clarkson with 19. Jokic has 24 in the first half, sits the second half. Utah moves to 3-0 on the season. On to Houston and the Rockets on Thursday night – 12:32 AM
The Utah Jazz defeat the Denver Nuggets 122-110. Gobert goes 23 and 16 rebounds. Mitchell with 22, Clarkson with 19. Jokic has 24 in the first half, sits the second half. Utah moves to 3-0 on the season. On to Houston and the Rockets on Thursday night – 12:32 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd’s new “council” dictate Mavs’ strategy in home-opener win vs. Rockets dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:30 AM
Luka Doncic and Jason Kidd’s new “council” dictate Mavs’ strategy in home-opener win vs. Rockets dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:30 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Thread: Wrote this about Jason Kidd entering the season: As Kidd era begins, new Mavericks coach vows to learn from past mistakes dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:30 AM
Thread: Wrote this about Jason Kidd entering the season: As Kidd era begins, new Mavericks coach vows to learn from past mistakes dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:30 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Result aside in this one, Monte Morris finding his shot tonight has been a big deal. Increased confidence that he can carry into Friday’s game vs. Dallas. We know what he brings to the court. Good to see him get into a rhythm. – 12:26 AM
Result aside in this one, Monte Morris finding his shot tonight has been a big deal. Increased confidence that he can carry into Friday’s game vs. Dallas. We know what he brings to the court. Good to see him get into a rhythm. – 12:26 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
If you are rooting for Astros and don’t live in Houston area or didn’t grow up in Houston area, please explain (and I’ll probably block you anyway) – 12:19 AM
If you are rooting for Astros and don’t live in Houston area or didn’t grow up in Houston area, please explain (and I’ll probably block you anyway) – 12:19 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
25-17 all-time in home openers for the Mavs. A 116-106 win tonight for the Mavs vs Houston. Big night for the Mavs bench with 52 points and all 10 bench players played. Reggie Bullock with 16 pts off the bench and Jalen Brunson with 11 pts & career high tying 11 assists. – 12:10 AM
25-17 all-time in home openers for the Mavs. A 116-106 win tonight for the Mavs vs Houston. Big night for the Mavs bench with 52 points and all 10 bench players played. Reggie Bullock with 16 pts off the bench and Jalen Brunson with 11 pts & career high tying 11 assists. – 12:10 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic on ex-Mavs assistant Stephen Silas, who is now in charge of guiding the Rockets’ rebuild: “He’s a great guy, and he deserves that spot in Houston. I think he’s doing a great job there, and all the players trust him. He’s an amazing coach.” – 12:09 AM
Luka Doncic on ex-Mavs assistant Stephen Silas, who is now in charge of guiding the Rockets’ rebuild: “He’s a great guy, and he deserves that spot in Houston. I think he’s doing a great job there, and all the players trust him. He’s an amazing coach.” – 12:09 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic revealed himself as part of the Mavs’ leadership council that asked for all 15 players to play tonight:
“The more you talk, the better. Especially with these meetings, on the court, off the court, talking solves things, so I think it’s a good idea.” – 12:02 AM
Luka Doncic revealed himself as part of the Mavs’ leadership council that asked for all 15 players to play tonight:
“The more you talk, the better. Especially with these meetings, on the court, off the court, talking solves things, so I think it’s a good idea.” – 12:02 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
So the Mavs played everybody because the leadership council said to. Jason Kidd would not divulge the members of the secret council but it sounds as if it must be Moses Brown, Trey Burke and Frank Ntilikina. – 11:57 PM
So the Mavs played everybody because the leadership council said to. Jason Kidd would not divulge the members of the secret council but it sounds as if it must be Moses Brown, Trey Burke and Frank Ntilikina. – 11:57 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic discusses “the leadership council,” of which he’s presumably one of the three members, and the idea behind all 15 players playing tonight. Doncic wouldn’t bite when asked to divulge the council members. pic.twitter.com/s8c8NTjqfB – 11:47 PM
Doncic discusses “the leadership council,” of which he’s presumably one of the three members, and the idea behind all 15 players playing tonight. Doncic wouldn’t bite when asked to divulge the council members. pic.twitter.com/s8c8NTjqfB – 11:47 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Eric Gordon — “We’re playing hard, we’re just not playing smart enough.” – 11:35 PM
Eric Gordon — “We’re playing hard, we’re just not playing smart enough.” – 11:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd says Mavs played all 15 players vs. Rockets per request of Dallas’ three-man leadership council. – 11:32 PM
Jason Kidd says Mavs played all 15 players vs. Rockets per request of Dallas’ three-man leadership council. – 11:32 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Kristaps Porzingis: “KP’s fine. Back tightness, so they just held him. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 11:22 PM
Jason Kidd on Kristaps Porzingis: “KP’s fine. Back tightness, so they just held him. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.” – 11:22 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets fall by 10 to the Mavs in their home opener. They fought hard. 5 players in double figures, led by Gordon’s 22. It seemed like every time the Mavs went on a run, the Rockets punched back. – 11:02 PM
#Rockets fall by 10 to the Mavs in their home opener. They fought hard. 5 players in double figures, led by Gordon’s 22. It seemed like every time the Mavs went on a run, the Rockets punched back. – 11:02 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Utah is using Whiteside/Gobert at the rim the same way Houston used Capela when he and Harden used to cut up Denver. Gonna need to figure that out – can’t be cut up by the PnR like that all game, with push shots and lobs at the rim giving Utah more 3 point room too as DEN crashes – 11:00 PM
Utah is using Whiteside/Gobert at the rim the same way Houston used Capela when he and Harden used to cut up Denver. Gonna need to figure that out – can’t be cut up by the PnR like that all game, with push shots and lobs at the rim giving Utah more 3 point room too as DEN crashes – 11:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Jalen Brunson recorded a career-high-tying 11 assists (third time) to go with 11 points off the bench tonight.
Tonight marked the 7th double-double of his career, and Brunson’s 5th game with double-digit points and assists. pic.twitter.com/JMDQxVm8cv – 11:00 PM
Jalen Brunson recorded a career-high-tying 11 assists (third time) to go with 11 points off the bench tonight.
Tonight marked the 7th double-double of his career, and Brunson’s 5th game with double-digit points and assists. pic.twitter.com/JMDQxVm8cv – 11:00 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Jalen Green has zero FTAs through four games. So far, his athleticism seems more open gym than NBA functional. It takes him a while to load up to explode, and you don’t have a while in a live NBA game. I’m sure that’ll change over time, but clearly there’s room for improvement. – 10:56 PM
Jalen Green has zero FTAs through four games. So far, his athleticism seems more open gym than NBA functional. It takes him a while to load up to explode, and you don’t have a while in a live NBA game. I’m sure that’ll change over time, but clearly there’s room for improvement. – 10:56 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The #Mavs beat the Rockets 116-106. Luka had 26-14-7, Tim had 14 pts, Reggie 13 pts, Boban 11 pts, Jalen 10 pts and 8 assists. Mavs are 2-1 and will host the Spurs on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. – 10:54 PM
The #Mavs beat the Rockets 116-106. Luka had 26-14-7, Tim had 14 pts, Reggie 13 pts, Boban 11 pts, Jalen 10 pts and 8 assists. Mavs are 2-1 and will host the Spurs on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. – 10:54 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
dallas and houston are in a competition for who wants it less at the foul line – 10:47 PM
dallas and houston are in a competition for who wants it less at the foul line – 10:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets with their most likely closing lineup this season with Tate back in for Theis with Gordon, KPJ, Green and Wood. – 10:45 PM
Rockets with their most likely closing lineup this season with Tate back in for Theis with Gordon, KPJ, Green and Wood. – 10:45 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
preemptively declaring whoever’s smart enough to acquire eric gordon a trade-deadline winner – 10:44 PM
preemptively declaring whoever’s smart enough to acquire eric gordon a trade-deadline winner – 10:44 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Kristaps Porzingis (low back tightness) will not return to tonight’s game against Houston. – 10:42 PM
Kristaps Porzingis (low back tightness) will not return to tonight’s game against Houston. – 10:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon, who limped a bit at the end of the third quarter, back in with seven minutes left, Dallas up 8. – 10:40 PM
Eric Gordon, who limped a bit at the end of the third quarter, back in with seven minutes left, Dallas up 8. – 10:40 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
With this Reggie Bullock performance tonight I’m pretty sure @NickVanExit is an assistant coach for the Mavs now – 10:39 PM
With this Reggie Bullock performance tonight I’m pretty sure @NickVanExit is an assistant coach for the Mavs now – 10:39 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
reggie bullock: *has excellent game*
jason kidd: pic.twitter.com/sTJwYmA8tt – 10:37 PM
reggie bullock: *has excellent game*
jason kidd: pic.twitter.com/sTJwYmA8tt – 10:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return, per Mavs. Has lower back tightness. – 10:28 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return, per Mavs. Has lower back tightness. – 10:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks 91, Rockets 88 after 3. Rockets with five players in doubles led by Gordon’s 22. Luka with 22-11-7. – 10:28 PM
Mavericks 91, Rockets 88 after 3. Rockets with five players in doubles led by Gordon’s 22. Luka with 22-11-7. – 10:28 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return tonight due to lower back tightness, Mavs say. – 10:28 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return tonight due to lower back tightness, Mavs say. – 10:28 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) is doubtful to return against Houston tonight.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com. – 10:27 PM
Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) is doubtful to return against Houston tonight.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com. – 10:27 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Kristaps Porzingis (low back tightness) is doubtful to return to tonight’s game against Houston. – 10:27 PM
Kristaps Porzingis (low back tightness) is doubtful to return to tonight’s game against Houston. – 10:27 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Sterling Brown, Reggie Bullock, and Maxi Kleber is a real lineup that played in an NBA game with a fully healthy team. – 10:27 PM
Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, Sterling Brown, Reggie Bullock, and Maxi Kleber is a real lineup that played in an NBA game with a fully healthy team. – 10:27 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
If a contender is hesitant to trade for Eric Gordon because of his $19 million annual remaining salary, it says more about that organization than his value.
Dude’s still an awesome player when healthy. – 10:27 PM
If a contender is hesitant to trade for Eric Gordon because of his $19 million annual remaining salary, it says more about that organization than his value.
Dude’s still an awesome player when healthy. – 10:27 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Eric Gordon has been fantastic to start the season. Looks sharper, quicker, more decisive. Tied with Luka Doncic for a game-high 22 points. – 10:25 PM
Eric Gordon has been fantastic to start the season. Looks sharper, quicker, more decisive. Tied with Luka Doncic for a game-high 22 points. – 10:25 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are 4-0. Road wins over the Lakers, Kings and now Thunder. Their next eight games are at home: Grizzlies, Thunder, Hornets, Pelicans, Rockets, Hawks, Wolves, Bulls. – 10:21 PM
The Warriors are 4-0. Road wins over the Lakers, Kings and now Thunder. Their next eight games are at home: Grizzlies, Thunder, Hornets, Pelicans, Rockets, Hawks, Wolves, Bulls. – 10:21 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
This Luka pass… 😍
(via @Dallas Mavericks)
pic.twitter.com/ZeeH4C7jlw – 10:20 PM
This Luka pass… 😍
(via @Dallas Mavericks)
pic.twitter.com/ZeeH4C7jlw – 10:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Danuel House back on the Rockets bench wearing a walking boot on his right foot. – 10:20 PM
Danuel House back on the Rockets bench wearing a walking boot on his right foot. – 10:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Stephen Silas meets a Mavericks team that hasn’t changed much since his departure ift.tt/3BjFgJk – 10:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Stephen Silas meets a Mavericks team that hasn’t changed much since his departure ift.tt/3BjFgJk – 10:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets, Christian Wood happy to switch to switching ift.tt/3EjzKIC – 10:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets, Christian Wood happy to switch to switching ift.tt/3EjzKIC – 10:18 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I want more Brown minutes. Really like the energy and want a real alley-oop finisher for Luka, and feels like Brown has some chance of being good at that. – 10:18 PM
I want more Brown minutes. Really like the energy and want a real alley-oop finisher for Luka, and feels like Brown has some chance of being good at that. – 10:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder legend Moses Brown just had a slam for the Mavs and I think his entire team just greeted him to congratulate him before the timeout. – 10:18 PM
Thunder legend Moses Brown just had a slam for the Mavs and I think his entire team just greeted him to congratulate him before the timeout. – 10:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Moses Brown running the floor for that dunk was something to see. – 10:17 PM
Moses Brown running the floor for that dunk was something to see. – 10:17 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Frank Ntilikina has entered the game, and we’ve officially got blackout on the Mavs roster bingo card.
All 15 active players have gotten minutes with 3:20 left in Q3. – 10:15 PM
Frank Ntilikina has entered the game, and we’ve officially got blackout on the Mavs roster bingo card.
All 15 active players have gotten minutes with 3:20 left in Q3. – 10:15 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka just assisted a Jalen Brunson 3-pointer with a cross-court, side-armed pass that can only be described as a straight missile.
That thing had some smoke on it. – 10:11 PM
Luka just assisted a Jalen Brunson 3-pointer with a cross-court, side-armed pass that can only be described as a straight missile.
That thing had some smoke on it. – 10:11 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets score more often when they don’t turn the ball over. Four possessions since last turnover, score nine points in 1:15. – 10:06 PM
Rockets score more often when they don’t turn the ball over. Four possessions since last turnover, score nine points in 1:15. – 10:06 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Just like that, the #Rockets are back in it. Back-to-back hoops from Nwaba, a strong take from Wood, and a three from EG and we’ve got ourselves a 4 point game. – 10:05 PM
Just like that, the #Rockets are back in it. Back-to-back hoops from Nwaba, a strong take from Wood, and a three from EG and we’ve got ourselves a 4 point game. – 10:05 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Ok, stop it now, Luka. Behind the back, wrap around the tree and through the woods for an assist 3-pointer to KP. My goodness! Who does that? Luka. – 10:05 PM
Ok, stop it now, Luka. Behind the back, wrap around the tree and through the woods for an assist 3-pointer to KP. My goodness! Who does that? Luka. – 10:05 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Houston’s offense is a mess and this could apply to multiple sports. – 10:05 PM
Houston’s offense is a mess and this could apply to multiple sports. – 10:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
13-0 Mavs run to start the second half, could have been 16 but Hardaway missed two free-throws and Powell missed one. – 10:03 PM
13-0 Mavs run to start the second half, could have been 16 but Hardaway missed two free-throws and Powell missed one. – 10:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
It took the Rockets 3 1/2 minutes in the second half to have as many turnovers (6) as in the entire first half. – 10:02 PM
It took the Rockets 3 1/2 minutes in the second half to have as many turnovers (6) as in the entire first half. – 10:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Rockets have started the third quarter 0-for-4 from the field with five turnovers. Mavericks’ defense is making an impact. And they have scored the first 12 points of the period to go up 69-60. – 10:02 PM
Rockets have started the third quarter 0-for-4 from the field with five turnovers. Mavericks’ defense is making an impact. And they have scored the first 12 points of the period to go up 69-60. – 10:02 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
3rd quarter struggles continue for the #Rockets. The Mavericks open up on a 12-0 run. Houston had 6 turnovers in the first half. They have 4 in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the third. – 9:58 PM
3rd quarter struggles continue for the #Rockets. The Mavericks open up on a 12-0 run. Houston had 6 turnovers in the first half. They have 4 in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the third. – 9:58 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Knicks score just made its way to press row in Dallas … big bounceback after Sunday. pic.twitter.com/LSeFJZjyKc – 9:57 PM
Knicks score just made its way to press row in Dallas … big bounceback after Sunday. pic.twitter.com/LSeFJZjyKc – 9:57 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Among the several other impressive things he’s done tonight, Luka Doncic is 5 of 5 from the foul line.
No small feat. – 9:56 PM
Among the several other impressive things he’s done tonight, Luka Doncic is 5 of 5 from the foul line.
No small feat. – 9:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets with just six turnovers in the first half have four in four possessions to start the second half. Mavs on a 10-0 run to lead by seven. – 9:56 PM
Rockets with just six turnovers in the first half have four in four possessions to start the second half. Mavs on a 10-0 run to lead by seven. – 9:56 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks have scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to go up 67-60, Hardaway and Doncic doing the damage. – 9:55 PM
The Mavericks have scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to go up 67-60, Hardaway and Doncic doing the damage. – 9:55 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Smh. I just sent a story idea to my editor, and now I’m thinking about rescinding it, and just writing about the halftime-performing dog in Dallas instead. – 9:52 PM
Smh. I just sent a story idea to my editor, and now I’m thinking about rescinding it, and just writing about the halftime-performing dog in Dallas instead. – 9:52 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Danuel House Jr. is out with right foot strain. Xrays are negative, per Rockets PR. – 9:51 PM
Danuel House Jr. is out with right foot strain. Xrays are negative, per Rockets PR. – 9:51 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs trail 60-57 at half. Allow HOU to shoot 11-24 from 3 while going only 6-21 themselves. Mavs bench keeping them in the game scoring 28 of their 57. Kleber 9, Bullock 8, Boban 7. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:50 PM
Mavs trail 60-57 at half. Allow HOU to shoot 11-24 from 3 while going only 6-21 themselves. Mavs bench keeping them in the game scoring 28 of their 57. Kleber 9, Bullock 8, Boban 7. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Danuel House Jr. is out with a strained right foot. X-rays were negative. House made 3 of 4 shots, including a pair of 3s, for 8 points in nine minutes. – 9:50 PM
Danuel House Jr. is out with a strained right foot. X-rays were negative. House made 3 of 4 shots, including a pair of 3s, for 8 points in nine minutes. – 9:50 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Danuel House is OUT with a right foot strain, per team. X-rays are negative. – 9:49 PM
Danuel House is OUT with a right foot strain, per team. X-rays are negative. – 9:49 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Exciting first half. Rockets up 60-57. KPJ, Wood and Theis all in double figures. Porter in particular with a controlled, poised half — 10 points, 6 assists, 2 steals. – 9:40 PM
Exciting first half. Rockets up 60-57. KPJ, Wood and Theis all in double figures. Porter in particular with a controlled, poised half — 10 points, 6 assists, 2 steals. – 9:40 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I keep seeing Travis Best when I watch Kevin Porter Jr. I admit this is a very superficial comparison and not to be taken too seriously. – 9:38 PM
I keep seeing Travis Best when I watch Kevin Porter Jr. I admit this is a very superficial comparison and not to be taken too seriously. – 9:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 60, Mavericks 57 at half. Theis with seven points in the last 80 seconds of the half in a 10-2 run. Wood with 12p, 9r. KPJ 6a. Rockets came in fourth in NBA in 3p %, have hit 45.8 %. – 9:38 PM
Rockets 60, Mavericks 57 at half. Theis with seven points in the last 80 seconds of the half in a 10-2 run. Wood with 12p, 9r. KPJ 6a. Rockets came in fourth in NBA in 3p %, have hit 45.8 %. – 9:38 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs haven’t led at halftime this season. Rockets finished Q2 on a 10-2 run. – 9:38 PM
Mavs haven’t led at halftime this season. Rockets finished Q2 on a 10-2 run. – 9:38 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks down 60-57 at the half thanks to some sloppy play in the final seconds. Luka with 13, 8 and 4. Christian Wood with 12 and nine for the Rockets. – 9:37 PM
Mavericks down 60-57 at the half thanks to some sloppy play in the final seconds. Luka with 13, 8 and 4. Christian Wood with 12 and nine for the Rockets. – 9:37 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka walked over to Stephen Silas for a chat while KP shot free throws. All smiles. – 9:35 PM
Luka walked over to Stephen Silas for a chat while KP shot free throws. All smiles. – 9:35 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is wearing out Rockets’ rookie Jalen Green whenever he gets the ball one on one against him. Mavericks have taken a 48-46 lead after Luka’s 3-point play on a foul by Green. – 9:27 PM
Luka is wearing out Rockets’ rookie Jalen Green whenever he gets the ball one on one against him. Mavericks have taken a 48-46 lead after Luka’s 3-point play on a foul by Green. – 9:27 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Midway through Q2, Reggie Bullock and Maxi Kleber have scored the same number of points (17) as all five starters combined, Luka included. – 9:24 PM
Midway through Q2, Reggie Bullock and Maxi Kleber have scored the same number of points (17) as all five starters combined, Luka included. – 9:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Danuel House Jr., who had some strong minutes, heads to locker room. Seemed to take a knee after a steal.. Got his first three buckets of the season, some good energy plays. – 9:23 PM
Danuel House Jr., who had some strong minutes, heads to locker room. Seemed to take a knee after a steal.. Got his first three buckets of the season, some good energy plays. – 9:23 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Reggie Bullock is 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 threes, for 8 points in his first 6 minutes. – 9:19 PM
Reggie Bullock is 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 threes, for 8 points in his first 6 minutes. – 9:19 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Much better from Danuel House tonight, moving better and taking his shots within rhythm. – 9:14 PM
Much better from Danuel House tonight, moving better and taking his shots within rhythm. – 9:14 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Dallas’ offense looks like they’re going through their offensive sets in a walk-through. – 9:11 PM
Dallas’ offense looks like they’re going through their offensive sets in a walk-through. – 9:11 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
One official called offensive goaltending, the other called defensive goaltending. They’ll let video decide.
Rockets either lead 31-27 or 31-29 after one. – 9:09 PM
One official called offensive goaltending, the other called defensive goaltending. They’ll let video decide.
Rockets either lead 31-27 or 31-29 after one. – 9:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets ran the BOB play they ran all last season with Sterling Brown on Sterling Brown. House put in the layup. – 9:06 PM
Rockets ran the BOB play they ran all last season with Sterling Brown on Sterling Brown. House put in the layup. – 9:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Boban is 3 of 3. Rest of Mavs 5 of 15. Clearly, he is the real Dallas MVP. – 9:03 PM
Boban is 3 of 3. Rest of Mavs 5 of 15. Clearly, he is the real Dallas MVP. – 9:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs bench has provided nice/needed energy. It’s 22-22: Doncic 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Boban 7 points and 2 rebounds in 4 minutes. – 9:02 PM
Mavs bench has provided nice/needed energy. It’s 22-22: Doncic 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Boban 7 points and 2 rebounds in 4 minutes. – 9:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Boban with seven points, two rebounds in four minutes played. Mavericks in a tie at 22 with 2:25 left in the first. – 9:01 PM
Boban with seven points, two rebounds in four minutes played. Mavericks in a tie at 22 with 2:25 left in the first. – 9:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jae’Sean Tate looked more than a little frustrated with having to put a body on Boban, a point he made to Stephen Silas on the way to the bench. He sits so it’ll be House’s turn on Doncic. – 8:59 PM
Jae’Sean Tate looked more than a little frustrated with having to put a body on Boban, a point he made to Stephen Silas on the way to the bench. He sits so it’ll be House’s turn on Doncic. – 8:59 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
“67-32 in first 3” seems pretty random but so does this collection of Rockets. pic.twitter.com/bcKR9o9GSL – 8:57 PM
“67-32 in first 3” seems pretty random but so does this collection of Rockets. pic.twitter.com/bcKR9o9GSL – 8:57 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
With Houston playing two legitimate big guys, Boban Marjanovic gets his first run of the season. Immediately gets a putback of Luka’s miss. Mavericks down 17-14. – 8:56 PM
With Houston playing two legitimate big guys, Boban Marjanovic gets his first run of the season. Immediately gets a putback of Luka’s miss. Mavericks down 17-14. – 8:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic with pregame message to fans, once he could get them to pause cheering for him. pic.twitter.com/ng3jCU6JgK – 8:55 PM
Doncic with pregame message to fans, once he could get them to pause cheering for him. pic.twitter.com/ng3jCU6JgK – 8:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Way earlier minutes for Boban Marjanovic than usual. Should be an interesting matchup in a couple minutes when Sengun checks in. – 8:54 PM
Way earlier minutes for Boban Marjanovic than usual. Should be an interesting matchup in a couple minutes when Sengun checks in. – 8:54 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Another solid start from the #Rockets. Really took the lack of energy in the season opener to heart, and have been bringing it to start games since. – 8:52 PM
Another solid start from the #Rockets. Really took the lack of energy in the season opener to heart, and have been bringing it to start games since. – 8:52 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Green had Doncic switch to him. Thought Green might try him, but instead called for a Porter screen and put up a 3. After Sunday, can his first shot of the next game be considered a heat check? – 8:46 PM
Green had Doncic switch to him. Thought Green might try him, but instead called for a Porter screen and put up a 3. After Sunday, can his first shot of the next game be considered a heat check? – 8:46 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tate opens on Doncic. Would imagine there will be a whole lot of switch, too. – 8:43 PM
Tate opens on Doncic. Would imagine there will be a whole lot of switch, too. – 8:43 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka takes the mic to welcome fans after pregame intros for the home opener:
“Hello? Hello? Sup, people?”
*massive applause*
“Let me talk. Let me talk.”
*more applause*
“Welcome everybody back to the building. We’re really excited to have you back. Go Mavs.” pic.twitter.com/miOPkCTBex – 8:43 PM
Luka takes the mic to welcome fans after pregame intros for the home opener:
“Hello? Hello? Sup, people?”
*massive applause*
“Let me talk. Let me talk.”
*more applause*
“Welcome everybody back to the building. We’re really excited to have you back. Go Mavs.” pic.twitter.com/miOPkCTBex – 8:43 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Not often the trio gets to sit this close at games, but it made for our first photo opp!
Game time 🚀 #Rockets vs. Mavericks on @ATTSportsNetSW now! pic.twitter.com/2aqUMkMvkz – 8:36 PM
Not often the trio gets to sit this close at games, but it made for our first photo opp!
Game time 🚀 #Rockets vs. Mavericks on @ATTSportsNetSW now! pic.twitter.com/2aqUMkMvkz – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
OK, all you experts out there. First ever Dallas home-opener between the Rockets and Mavericks is a big part of Rockets history. Why? And then I’ll stop. – 8:32 PM
OK, all you experts out there. First ever Dallas home-opener between the Rockets and Mavericks is a big part of Rockets history. Why? And then I’ll stop. – 8:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets were most recently the visiting team for a Mavericks home opener in 2016-17. Only three players that were in that game will play in those one. Anyone care to show off by naming them? – 8:27 PM
Rockets were most recently the visiting team for a Mavericks home opener in 2016-17. Only three players that were in that game will play in those one. Anyone care to show off by naming them? – 8:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Mavericks: Finney-Smith, Porzingis, Powell, Hardaway Jr., Doncic.
Talk about same old, same old. Same starters for Rockets as previous three games, for Mavericks in previous three years. – 8:06 PM
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Mavericks: Finney-Smith, Porzingis, Powell, Hardaway Jr., Doncic.
Talk about same old, same old. Same starters for Rockets as previous three games, for Mavericks in previous three years. – 8:06 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: DFS, Porzingis, Powell, Hardaway, Doncic.
HOU starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Porter, Green.
7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 8:03 PM
Mavs starters: DFS, Porzingis, Powell, Hardaway, Doncic.
HOU starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Porter, Green.
7:40 tip @theeagledallas – 8:03 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Same Mavs’ starters for a third consecutive game: Luka, THJ, DFS, KP, Powell.
That matches as many games as they started together all of last season. – 8:02 PM
Same Mavs’ starters for a third consecutive game: Luka, THJ, DFS, KP, Powell.
That matches as many games as they started together all of last season. – 8:02 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
We are less than an hour away from the home opener. Great to be back in front of a packed house for Mavs vs Rockets at 7:30 on BSSW. Mavs have played three previous home openers against the Rockets, losing in 1984, 2008, and 2016. – 7:52 PM
We are less than an hour away from the home opener. Great to be back in front of a packed house for Mavs vs Rockets at 7:30 on BSSW. Mavs have played three previous home openers against the Rockets, losing in 1984, 2008, and 2016. – 7:52 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Houston Chronicle reports Dolphins & Texans have agreed on trade terms for Watson, but Dolphins want his legal issues resolved before consummating deal (good luck with that).Chronicle suggests Ross wants clarity from Goodell on length of potential suspension (good luck with that) – 7:21 PM
Houston Chronicle reports Dolphins & Texans have agreed on trade terms for Watson, but Dolphins want his legal issues resolved before consummating deal (good luck with that).Chronicle suggests Ross wants clarity from Goodell on length of potential suspension (good luck with that) – 7:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets are opening night favorites, again ift.tt/2ZqXXNH – 7:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets are opening night favorites, again ift.tt/2ZqXXNH – 7:18 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said before Mavs-Rockets that Kristaps Porzingis’ black eye won’t limit him tonight or require any face protection:
“He does have a battle wound. I’m happy to see he’s ready to go. … That just shows his head is involved.”
Literally. Figuratively. Ouch. – 7:15 PM
Jason Kidd said before Mavs-Rockets that Kristaps Porzingis’ black eye won’t limit him tonight or require any face protection:
“He does have a battle wound. I’m happy to see he’s ready to go. … That just shows his head is involved.”
Literally. Figuratively. Ouch. – 7:15 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Stephen Silas how strange it will be to see the Dallas sideline and no Rick Carlisle. In short, he said “very strange,”then quickly added that it’s even more strange to see Mavs with same starting lineup as when he was a Mavs assistant 3 seasons ago. pic.twitter.com/JwYa3DHGoQ – 7:06 PM
I asked Stephen Silas how strange it will be to see the Dallas sideline and no Rick Carlisle. In short, he said “very strange,”then quickly added that it’s even more strange to see Mavs with same starting lineup as when he was a Mavs assistant 3 seasons ago. pic.twitter.com/JwYa3DHGoQ – 7:06 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Rick Carlisle preferred to stay with Mavericks – if he didn’t feel firing were inevitable nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/26/rep… – 7:00 PM
Report: Rick Carlisle preferred to stay with Mavericks – if he didn’t feel firing were inevitable nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/26/rep… – 7:00 PM
Willie Cauley-Stein @THEwillieCS15
🏠 Opener! Can’t wait to really get it started 🚀🏀
@iBurks x @YazooMotif #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Gc3lWQnrLX – 7:00 PM
🏠 Opener! Can’t wait to really get it started 🚀🏀
@iBurks x @YazooMotif #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Gc3lWQnrLX – 7:00 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Someone at AAC must’ve heard about our @dallasnews Luka newsletter launch and rolled out this catwalk.
Thx so much!!
Sign up here: https://t.co/6a8vJAL3Kn pic.twitter.com/3HiIYIHV9a – 6:46 PM
Someone at AAC must’ve heard about our @dallasnews Luka newsletter launch and rolled out this catwalk.
Thx so much!!
Sign up here: https://t.co/6a8vJAL3Kn pic.twitter.com/3HiIYIHV9a – 6:46 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The @Dallas Mavericks will play their home opener tonight at 7:30 in an in-state game against the Houston Rockets. A party is going on right now on the plaza, so get yourself down here. #Mavs – 6:36 PM
The @Dallas Mavericks will play their home opener tonight at 7:30 in an in-state game against the Houston Rockets. A party is going on right now on the plaza, so get yourself down here. #Mavs – 6:36 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on the Bulls starting 4-0, the fun Hornets, rule changes, a night of poster dunks, plus a lot more like Jalen Green, SGA, and Ja Morant. @ringer open.spotify.com/episode/2B9Slu… – 4:03 PM
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on the Bulls starting 4-0, the fun Hornets, rule changes, a night of poster dunks, plus a lot more like Jalen Green, SGA, and Ja Morant. @ringer open.spotify.com/episode/2B9Slu… – 4:03 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
The #Rockets are in Dallas tonight, but we’re sending good vibes back to H-Town!! Best of luck to the @astros in GAME 1! Let’s get it done!! #WorldSeries #ForTheH – 3:58 PM
The #Rockets are in Dallas tonight, but we’re sending good vibes back to H-Town!! Best of luck to the @astros in GAME 1! Let’s get it done!! #WorldSeries #ForTheH – 3:58 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So Jalen Green, the Rockets terrific rookie had 8 3ptrs vs BOS on Sun. Only 2 rookies have ever had more. Roddy Beaubois and Yogi Ferrell both had 9 for the Mavs in 2010 and 2017. Roddy did it coming off the bench scoring 40 at GS. Ferrell 32 at POR at height of Yogimania – 3:56 PM
So Jalen Green, the Rockets terrific rookie had 8 3ptrs vs BOS on Sun. Only 2 rookies have ever had more. Roddy Beaubois and Yogi Ferrell both had 9 for the Mavs in 2010 and 2017. Roddy did it coming off the bench scoring 40 at GS. Ferrell 32 at POR at height of Yogimania – 3:56 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Chandler Parsons had more roster control with Mavericks than GM Donnie Nelson nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/26/rep… – 3:04 PM
Report: Chandler Parsons had more roster control with Mavericks than GM Donnie Nelson nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/26/rep… – 3:04 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc Rivers’ analysis of the Sixers’ defense against the Thunder: “I wouldn’t overdo (evaluation of) last game’s defense. Let me just say it here, I had to talk Dan (Burke) off a ledge. We didn’t have great defensive focus or intensity, and that happens.” – 2:33 PM
Doc Rivers’ analysis of the Sixers’ defense against the Thunder: “I wouldn’t overdo (evaluation of) last game’s defense. Let me just say it here, I had to talk Dan (Burke) off a ledge. We didn’t have great defensive focus or intensity, and that happens.” – 2:33 PM