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Trail BlazersDallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets: Jan 31, 2026
Mavericks vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on January 31, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 28 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 107 |
| Rockets | 31 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 34 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 12 REB Cooper Flagg
- 5 AST Cooper Flagg
Rockets
- 21 PTS Amen Thompson
- 14 REB Alperen Sengun
- 9 AST Amen Thompson
Mavericks vs Rockets Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 25 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 1-3 | -12 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 38 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13-25 | 1-4 | 7-10 | +2 |
| Naji Marshall F | 31 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-11 | 0-1 | 2-6 | -18 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 28 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Max Christie G | 32 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-11 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Brandon Williams G | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Caleb Martin F | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Klay Thompson G | 27 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Moussa Cisse C | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson G | 40 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-15 | 0-0 | 7-9 | +15 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 34 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-20 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -3 |
| Tari Eason F | 31 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 33 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7-13 | 3-5 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Kevin Durant F | 38 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-17 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Josh Okogie G | 21 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Clint Capela C | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
Mavericks vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Mavericks by building an 8-point halftime lead and holding it, with the Mavericks outscoring them only in the third quarter. Houston improved to 30-17, while Dallas fell to 19-30.
A 28-23 second quarter gave Houston its cushion, and the Rockets led 59-51 at halftime. Dallas won the third 31-28 to cut the deficit to 5, but the Rockets took the fourth 24-25 only by a point short, finishing the job at 111-107. The winners also protected the ball far better, with 5 turnovers to Dallas's 11.
Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the Mavericks. Amen Thompson answered with 21 points and 9 assists for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 14 rebounds. Houston passed for 33 assists against 19 for Dallas, and the Rockets outrebounded the Mavericks 53-48.
The number to know: 33 assists. Houston turned its ball movement into 45 made field goals despite a worse shooting line than Dallas managed on 92 attempts.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 41-92 | Field Goals | 45-108 |
| 44.6% | FG % | 41.7% |
| 10-23 | 3-Pointers | 10-26 |
| 43.5% | 3P % | 38.5% |
| 15-26 | Free Throws | 11-15 |
| 57.7% | FT % | 73.3% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 18 |
| 19 | Assists | 33 |
| 3 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 5 |
| 12 | Fouls | 20 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 50.0% | 9.6% | 23.9% | 0.163 |
 Rockets | 46.3% | 4.2% | 32.7% | 0.102 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Mavericks vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 31, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Mavericks vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Mavericks last 5
- L vs Hornets 121-123 Jan 29, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 105-118 Jan 28, 2026
- L vs Lakers 110-116 Jan 24, 2026
- W vs Warriors 123-115 Jan 22, 2026
- W @ Knicks 114-97 Jan 19, 2026
Rockets last 5
- W @ Hawks 104-86 Jan 29, 2026
- L vs Spurs 99-111 Jan 28, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 108-99 Jan 26, 2026
- W @ Pistons 111-104 Jan 23, 2026
- L @ 76ers 122-128 Jan 22, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 21, 2026 Mavericks @ Rockets 110-128
- Jan 3, 2026 Rockets @ Mavericks 104-110
- Dec 6, 2025 Rockets @ Mavericks 109-122
- Nov 3, 2025 Mavericks @ Rockets 102-110
More NBA Games on Jan 31, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs3-2106
Charlotte Hornets3-2111Top: Miller 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-3124
Indiana Pacers2-3129Top: Johnson 33 PTS, 11 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-4114
Philadelphia 76ers4-1124Top: Embiid 40 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-2131
Memphis Grizzlies4-0114Top: Edwards 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-4125
Miami Heat1-4118Top: Dosunmu 29 PTS, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Mavericks vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Mavericks host the Rockets Oct 30; Rockets visit the Mavericks Oct 30.
Mavericks vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Mavericks vs Rockets on Jan 31, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 21 points.
What are the Mavericks and Rockets records?
After this game the Mavericks were 19-30 and the Rockets were 30-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Rockets?
Cooper Flagg scored 34 for the Mavericks. Amen Thompson scored 21 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Mavericks vs Rockets season series?
The Mavericks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Mavericks vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Mavericks 128-110 on Oct 21, 2026 at home.
Where was Mavericks vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Mavericks vs Rockets?
Mavericks-Rockets: Q1 28-31, Q2 23-28, Q3 31-28, Q4 25-24.
What is next for the Mavericks and Rockets?
Mavericks host the Rockets on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Mavericks on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET.