Rockets lead Mavericks in preseason action

Houston holds a 31-23 advantage.

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What happened: The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are currently playing. Houston leads 31-23 in a contest that is actively in progress.

Why it matters: The matchup serves as Game 1 of the NBA China Games 2026. The international exhibition provides both Western Conference rosters an opportunity to evaluate lineups.

By the numbers: Daniel Gafford has recorded seven points and two rebounds for Dallas.

What to watch: Both clubs will conclude their preseason schedules before the start of the regular season.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-09T12:46:06.265290+00:00

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