Mavericks face Rockets in China Games Oct. 9 and 11

Both games air on NBA TV

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What happened: Houston meets Dallas in NBA China Games 2026. The games tip Friday at 8 a.m. ET and Sunday at 6 a.m. ET on NBA TV. Dallas framed the trip around a team-flight seating question.

Why it matters: The two-game set gives both clubs live reps ahead of the 2026-27 season. The national TV window puts early rotations under a wider lens.

What to watch: Minutes distribution across the two mornings will show early rotation direction.

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@NBA 2026-10-05T22:02:00.881893+00:00

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