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The Houston Rockets will make the trip north across the state of Texas to take on their in-state rivals, the Dallas Mavericks, at their home arena of American Airlines Arena. In that game, the Rockets will be looking to keep their current win streak alive vs. the Mavs, while Dallas will be looking to snap a losing streak of equal length.
That ought to make for a compelling contest between these two Lone Star state ball clubs, especially with Houston trending towards being as healthy as they have been in some time. We expect a Houston win tonight, but don't discount the desperation of the Mavericks heading into this tilt.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 21-10 record and a four-game win streak, which puts them in the Western Conference standings' third-place slot.
DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks watch a shot during the second half at American Airlines Center on December 06, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
The Mavs are the owners of a 12-23 record and a four-game losing streak, good enough for 13th place in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on the road.
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 123-108 at home.
Injuries
For Houston, Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable, and Fred VanVleet (ACL) is out.
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) dunks the ball over Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
For Dallas, Derek Lively (foot), Kyrie Irving (ACL) and Dante Exum (knee) are out.
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Probable starting lineups - Houston
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Josh Okogie
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperun Sengun
Nov 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups - Dallas
Ryan Nembhard
Max Christie
Cooper Flagg
PJ Washington
Anthony Davis
Here's when you should tune in to see the game:
Date: 1/3
Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets at Mavericks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/3)
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