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NBA, round 0

Fri, Jan 1 at 5:30 pm
Fri, Jan 1 at 5:30 pm (Friday, January 1)Toyota CenterAll Long Beach sports
Game preview1/1 - 8:30 PM ESTKFAA-TV · MavsTVPlay by play
Preview

Mavericks at Rockets, Friday 5:30 pm

The Houston Rockets (10-3) host the Dallas Mavericks (7-6) Friday at 5:30 pm at Toyota Center (Houston), on KFAA-TV and MavsTV.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Rockets a 73% chance to win.

The Rockets have won 3 of their last 5. The Mavericks have won 3 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game winning streak. Season series: Series tied 1-1.

The Rockets list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Clint Capela (C). The Mavericks list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Daniel Gafford (F).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Long Beach fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#32
DAL · PointsCooper Flagg F24.6
#32
DAL · AssistsCooper Flagg F6.5
#25
DAL · ReboundsP.J. Washington F7.2
#28
HOU · PointsAlperen Sengun C23.1
#28
HOU · AssistsAlperen Sengun C7.6
#28
HOU · ReboundsAlperen Sengun C9.6
MavericksRockets
7-6Record10-3
WWWLLLast fiveLLWWW
26.6%ESPN win chance73.4%
Season series
Series tied 1-1

Mavericks injuries

  • Daniel Gafford FOut, Face
  • Max Christie GOut, Ankle
  • Dereck Lively II COut, Foot
  • Tarik Biberovic FOut, Heel
  • Sergio de Larrea FOut, Knee

Rockets injuries

  • Clint Capela COut, Ankle
  • Steven Adams COut, Calf
  • Fred VanVleet GOut, Knee
  • Marcus Smart GSuspension, Suspension

Where to watch

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KFAA-TVUnited States
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