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Alperen Sengun and Cooper Flagg are two players to watch when the Houston Rockets (15-5) and Dallas Mavericks (8-16) meet at American Airlines Center on Saturday. The opening tip is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Mavericks: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and KFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6% | 5 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.9% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.4 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 38.3 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 17 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 16 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.3% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.0% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 48.1 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 25 |
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Top Players
Rockets
- Sengun puts up 23.1 points per game and adds 9.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists so far this season for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant scores 25.2 points per game, also adding 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
- Reed Sheppard hits 2.6 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Sheppard records 1.7 steals per game. Sengun collects 1.0 block a contest.
Mavericks
- Flagg scores 17.2 points per game. He also contributes 6.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
- P.J. Washington has per-game averages of 16.0 points, 2.3 assists and 7.8 rebounds this season.
- Klay Thompson averages 2.7 made threes per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive efforts get a boost from Brandon Williams' 1.4 steals and Washington's 1.2 blocks per game.
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Out (Oblique),
Alperen Sengun: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out (Foot),
P.J. Washington: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Warriors | W 104-100 | Away |
| 11/30/2025 | Jazz | W 129-101 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jazz | L 133-125 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Kings | W 121-95 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Suns | W 117-98 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Lakers | L 129-119 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Clippers | W 114-110 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Nuggets | W 131-121 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Heat | W 118-108 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Thunder | L 132-111 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Nets | - | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
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