Rockets vs. Mavericks Pre-Game 12/29/22

Rockets Visit Dallas for Third Matchup with Mavs

Red-Hot Luka.    Familiar Faces.    Closing Strong.

The Rockets close their three-game road trip with a visit to play the Dallas Mavericks, in what will be the third matchup between the teams this season, on Thursday night. Houston lost the previous matchup, less than a week ago, as Luka Doncic scored 50 points in the Mavs’ victory. All Luka has done since is record the first 60-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist performance in NBA history, as the Mavs rallied to beat the Knicks in their previous game. Doncic is playing like the best player in the league at the moment. Houston came close in the last contest, only losing by six, but they’ll need an even better effort on the road tonight.

This is the third time the Rockets will be facing the Mavericks this season. Hopefully the familiar faces will allow Houston play better, as they saw these guys only six days ago. Otherwise, the Rockets are in for another tough loss.

After tonight’s game, Houston heads back home to host the New York Knicks on New Year’s Eve. The Rockets would love to close the road-trip with a victory, and it’s going to take a complete team-effort again the smoking-hot Luka Doncic, who’s been single-handedly fueling his team to victories. The Mavs have won four straight games, tied for the longest winning streak in the Conference. If Houston wants to end that streak… they need a solid game from their starting backcourt, an Alperen Sengun appearance, and solid play in clutch time. The Rockets can’t afford to fall behind early tonight.

American Airlines Center:  Dallas, Texas

 

Houston Rockets (10-24):  Black

Dallas Mavericks (19-16):  White

 

Tip-Off:  7:30 PM CT

TV:  AT&T Sportsnet SW,  NBA League Pass