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NBA, round 0

Sun, Jan 31 at 8:30 pm
Sun, Jan 31 at 8:30 pm (Sunday, January 31)American Airlines CenterAll Carmel sports
Game preview1/31 - 8:30 PM ESTNBCPlay by play
Preview

Rockets at Mavericks, Sunday 8:30 pm

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) host the Houston Rockets (10-3) Sunday at 8:30 pm at American Airlines Center, on NBC.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Rockets a 64% chance to win.

The Mavericks have won 3 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game winning streak. The Rockets have won 3 of their last 5. Season series: Series tied 1-1.

The Mavericks list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Daniel Gafford (F). The Rockets list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Clint Capela (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Carmel fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#28
HOU · PointsAlperen Sengun C23.1
#28
HOU · AssistsAlperen Sengun C7.6
#28
HOU · ReboundsAlperen Sengun C9.6
#32
DAL · PointsCooper Flagg F24.6
#32
DAL · AssistsCooper Flagg F6.5
#25
DAL · ReboundsP.J. Washington F7.2
RocketsMavericks
10-3Record7-6
LLWWWLast fiveWWWLL
63.5%ESPN win chance36.5%
Season series
Series tied 1-1

Rockets injuries

  • Clint Capela COut, Ankle
  • Steven Adams COut, Calf
  • Fred VanVleet GOut, Knee
  • Marcus Smart GSuspension, Suspension

Mavericks injuries

  • Daniel Gafford FOut, Face
  • Max Christie GOut, Ankle
  • Dereck Lively II COut, Foot
  • Tarik Biberovic FOut, Heel
  • Sergio de Larrea FOut, Knee

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