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Wednesday's matchup between the Houston Rockets (0-0) and Dallas Mavericks (0-0) is scheduled to tip at 8:30 p.m. ET, at Toyota Center.
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Mavericks vs. Rockets: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Game day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel:
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9 | 10 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46 | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.1 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.5 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 22 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6 | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.8 | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.7 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.8 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 24 |
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Mavericks vs. Rockets Top Players
Rockets
- Alperen Sengun averaged 8.9 rebounds and added 6.2 assists per game last season.
- Kevin Durant scored 26 points per game.
- Reed Sheppard was prolific from the three-point line a season ago, knocking down 2.8 per game.
- Sheppard averaged 1.5 steals per game. Sengun collected 1.1 blocks an outing.
Mavericks
- Cooper Flagg contributed 21 points per game last season while tacking on 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
- Max Christie had a solid showing from long distance a season ago. He hit 2.3 shots from deep per game.
- Flagg averaged 1.2 steals per game. Daniel Gafford collected 1.3 blocks a contest.
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Mavericks vs. Rockets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Julian Phillips: Questionable (Illness),
Steven Adams: Questionable (Calf)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Santi Aldama: Out (Knee),
Tarik Biberovic: Out (Heel),
Caleb Martin: Out (Thumb),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Dereck Lively II: Out (Foot)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 10/26/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 10/28/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 10/26/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 10/30/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
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