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NBA·BREAKING·October 11, 2026 06:31 AM ET

Rockets hold early lead over Mavericks in NBA China Games

Cooper Flagg logs steal and slam during ongoing exhibition

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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What happened: The Houston Rockets lead the Dallas Mavericks 17-13 in an ongoing preseason matchup. Cooper Flagg recorded a steal and a slam dunk during the early action.

Why it matters: The contest is the second game of the NBA China Games series between the two franchises. Houston previously defeated Dallas 135-117 in the first exhibition matchup on Friday.

By the numbers: Marcus Smart leads all scorers with seven points. Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard each have five points.

What to watch: The exhibition remains in progress.

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