Rockets land in Macao for China Games vs. Mavericks

Mavericks traveled earlier for Macao slate

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The @HoustonRockets touch down in Macao! 🚀 The Rockets will face the Mavs in the NBA China Games 2026, starting October Via @NBA on X

What happened: Houston touched down in Macao ahead of the NBA China Games 2026. The Oct. 9 meeting with Dallas opens the exhibition slate on NBA TV.

Why it matters: The Macao trip starts the 2026-27 preseason for both clubs. It offers an early rotation check before the regular season.

What to watch: Watch for rotation plans and game-night lineups from Macao.

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@NBA 2026-10-05T14:22:00.854667+00:00

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