Rockets lead Mavericks early in preseason matchup

Houston holds a 21-15 advantage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 19m1 min read

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What happened: The Houston Rockets lead the Dallas Mavericks 21-15. The exhibition game is currently in progress.

Why it matters: The matchup provides preseason repetitions for both rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season. The teams are meeting in Macao for the NBA China Games.

By the numbers: Fred VanVleet is the game-high scorer with nine points, one rebound and one assist. Daniel Gafford has seven points and two rebounds.

What to watch: The exhibition is ongoing.

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@NBA 2026-10-09T12:30:06.271261+00:00

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