In a high-scoring NBA game, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets had a strong start, leading 42-27 by the end of the first quarter, with Jalen Green scoring 14 points early on. Despite this early lead, the Mavericks, powered by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, both scoring 18 points each by halftime, managed to narrow the gap significantly. The game saw eight Dallas turnovers, four by Luka Dončić, and Thompson's ejection. By halftime, the Rockets led 71-66 after the Mavericks closed the first half on a 16-5 run. The game remained competitive, with the Rockets holding a 106-98 lead by the end of the third quarter, during which Luka Dončić improved to 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. The match showcased significant efforts from both teams, with the Mavericks overcoming a 22-point deficit early in the game and the Rockets maintaining their lead despite challenges.
With one quarter left to play, the Rockets lead the Mavs 106-98...#Rockets #Sarge #RocketsWire
End of 3: Rockets 106, Mavs 98. Luka up to 32-8-6, but Houston keeps making shots.
Leading heading into the 4th! Rockets: 106 Mavericks: 98 https://t.co/eVaN3CTAFY
At the half, Houston leads Dallas 71-66. #Rockets #Sarge #RocketsWire
Halftime: Rockets 71, Mavs 66. Strong rally by Mavs after a brutal start had them down 22 early. Foul trouble and Thompson ejection have caught Rockets with some suboptimal lineups. 18 apiece for Luka and Kyrie.
Mavericks finish the half on a 16-5 run to close the gap to 71-66 on the Rockets. Kyrie and Luka both with 18 points.
Halftime: Rockets 71, Mavs 63. Strong rally by Mavs after a brutal start had them down 22 early. Foul trouble and Thompson ejection have caught Rockets with some suboptimal lineups. 18 apiece for Luka and Kyrie.
Rockets 56, Mavericks 34, mid second quarter.
After one quarter the Rockets lead the Mavericks 42-27. #Rockets #Sarge #RocketsWire
Great start 👏 Rockets: 42 Mavericks: 27 https://t.co/Q1vMNNXewn
End of 1: Rockets 42, Mavs 27. Eight Dallas turnovers, four by Luka. Thompson ejected, Green with 15.
Rockets 42, Mavericks 27, end of first quarter. #NBA
The Rockets are up 28-9 on the Mavs after Jalen Green hits a mid-range pull-up. He already has 14 points. It's been about as poor of a start as imaginable for Dallas on both ends.
Heading into the final quarter Rockets: 83 Heat: 93 https://t.co/VeoH9soUq4