Mavericks hold early preseason lead over Rockets

P.J. Washington paces all scorers with 10 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Cooper with the outlet pass to Kyrie! 👏 Mavericks lead the Rockets by 7 on NBA TV: https://t.co/owQtY8ZsLZ Via @NBATV on X

What happened: The Dallas Mavericks hold a 39-34 lead over the Houston Rockets while the preseason game remains in progress. Cooper connected with Kyrie on an outlet pass during the early action as Dallas established the advantage.

Why it matters: The nationally televised matchup on NBA TV offers an early look at the teams' personnel ahead of the 2026-27 season. Dallas entered the contest looking to snap a four-game losing streak following a recent defeat against Houston.

By the numbers: P.J. Washington has recorded 10 points and two rebounds for the Mavericks. Kyrie Irving has added nine points and two assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. has tallied eight points and five rebounds for the Rockets.

What to watch: The game remains in progress as both teams continue their preseason evaluations.

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