Rockets establish early lead against Mavericks in Macao

Houston builds eight-point first-quarter advantage during preseason opener on NBA TV

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Alpy ➡️ Amen Rockets lead by 8 in 1Q of play on NBA TV! Via @NBATV on X

What happened: The early offensive execution featured a connection from Alpy to Amen. Dallas fell behind in the opening minutes of the exhibition contest.

Why it matters: Both franchises are beginning their 2026-27 schedules with the NBA China Games.

By the numbers: Houston holds a 25-16 advantage. Fred VanVleet leads all scorers with nine points, one rebound, and one assist.

What to watch: The game remains in progress from Venetian Arena.

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@NBATV 2026-10-09T12:36:06.152632+00:00

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