Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets: preview and player stats
Regular season8:30 PM
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
Toyota Center · Houston, TX
Head to head: Mavericks vs Rockets, series and next game
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This season before the game
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
HOU
DAL25.9PointsHOU21.3
DAL7.6ReboundsHOU9.1- DAL6.9AssistsHOU7.8
- DAL2.2StealsHOU1.4
DAL1.8BlocksHOU1.4
| DAL | Stat | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| 7–4 | Record | 8–3 |
| Offense | ||
| 4.6, 12th in the league | Net rating | 4th in the league, 9.2(better) |
| 113.2, 13th in the league | Offensive rating | 6th in the league, 116.5(better) |
| 101.5, 16th in the league | Pace | 26th in the league, 99.1 |
| 54.8, 10th in the league | eFG% | 9th in the league, 54.9(better) |
| 13.5, 18th in the league | TOV% | 14th in the league, 12.7(better) |
| 29.9, 7th in the league | OREB% | 5th in the league, 31.7(better) |
| 0.270, 20th in the league | FT rate | 15th in the league, 0.285(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 108.7, 10th in the league | Defensive rating | 7th in the league, 107.3(better) |
| 51.8(better), 10th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 14th in the league, 52.5 |
| 12.9, 17th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 12th in the league, 13.5(better) |
| 72.0, 20th in the league | DREB% | 14th in the league, 73.2(better) |
| 0.281, 16th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 4th in the league, 0.238(better) |
This season's meetings
Injury report
Dallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Foot Surgery (2026-11-12, DAL@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Lively (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Lively is still working his way back from foot surgery. He's reportedly trending favorably, though he should continue to be classified as week-to-week, at least until the team provides an update. While Lively remains on the shelf, Daniel Gafford is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with Morez Johnson (shin), Santi Aldama and Moussa Cisse all in line to spend time at the five when needed.
- Morez JohnsonProbable· back Nov 12Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Left Shin / Tibia Contusion (2026-11-12, DAL@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Johnson (shin) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Johnson is expected to return from a one-game absence due to a left shin contusion. The rookie's return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Santi Aldama and Caleb Martin.
- Sergio De LarreaOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Knee Sprain (2026-11-12, DAL@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): De Larrea (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Minnesota. De Larrea hasn't played since Oct. 26 due to a right knee sprain, but he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. Still, he can be considered week-to-week until Dallas provides an update on his progress.
- Tarik BiberovicOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Heel Bursitis (2026-11-12, DAL@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Biberovic (heel) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Biberovic remains plagued by right heel bursitis. The rookie forward carries no timetable for his season debut.
- Caleb MartinAvailableReport updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Thumb Splint (2026-11-12, DAL@MIN).
Houston Rockets
- Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Soleus Strain (2026-11-11, GSW@HOU). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.
- Clint CapelaOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-11, GSW@HOU). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.
- Julian PhillipsOutReport updated ·
Report note
G League - Two-Way (2026-11-11, GSW@HOU).
- Quadir CopelandOutReport updated ·
Report note
G League - Two-Way (2026-11-11, GSW@HOU).
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 34.1 | 25.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| P.J. Washington | 33.7 | 14.6 | 7.6 | 1.2 |
 Kyrie Irving | 30.5 | 22.9 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
 Naji Marshall | 24.8 | 11.1 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
 Zaccharie Risacher | 24.2 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 1.4 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jabari Smith Jr. | 35.0 | 17.0 | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 34.7 | 21.3 | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Kevin Durant | 34.3 | 21.0 | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Amen Thompson | 33.5 | 14.9 | 6.7 | 3.0 |
 Fred VanVleet | 30.0 | 13.2 | 3.2 | 5.6 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 |  | Won 125–122 | −4.5, did not cover | 227.5, went over |
| Nov 8 |  | Won 130–93 | −7.5, covered | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Won 112–100 | −6.5, covered | 226.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 111–112 | +12.5, covered | 227.5, went under |
| Nov 2 |  | Lost 100–115 | −7.5, did not cover | 232.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 |  | Won 110–100 | −4.5, covered | 224.5, went under |
| Nov 7 |  | Lost 99–102 | −6.5, did not cover | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 107–117 | −7.5, did not cover | 218.5, went over |
| Nov 2 |  | Won 109–93 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went under |
| Oct 31 |  | Won 119–98 | −3.5, covered | 219.5, went under |
Standings
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What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
DAL 1, HOU 1- Oct 21Dallas Mavericks 110, Houston Rockets 128
- Oct 30Houston Rockets 111, Dallas Mavericks 116
- Jan 1 · this gameDallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
- Jan 31Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
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