Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets: Jan 1, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Dallas MavericksMavericks
2-2 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 1, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Mavericks vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

How to Watch Mavericks vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, January 1, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassMavericks: MavsTV · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Kyrie IrvingMavericksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 25, 2026
Santi AldamaMavericksFDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFDay-To-DayHeelOct 20, 2026
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Mavericks

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Mavericks vs Rockets Preview

The Mavericks are 2-2 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Rockets rank 7th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Mavericks vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesRockets 1-0
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Mavericks vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Mavericks 4 GPRockets 4 GP
112.5#21
Points per game
120.8#7
116.0#17
Opponent points
111.0#11
49.6%#4
Field goal %
50.6%#3
34.7%#14
Three-point %
39.0%#4
76.1%#14
Free throw %
83.8%#4
43.3#21
Rebounds
45.3#13
26.8#12
Assists
28.8#4
10.3#6
Steals
9.8#9
7.8#3
Blocks
5.3#13
17.3#25
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5

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This Mavericks vs Rockets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Mavericks visit the Hawks Jan 2; Rockets host the Cavaliers Jan 3.

Mavericks vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Mavericks vs Rockets start?

The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets on Friday, January 1, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Mavericks vs Rockets on?

Local TV: WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Mavericks and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Mavericks were 2-2 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Mavericks vs Rockets?

As of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).

Who leads the Mavericks vs Rockets season series?

The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Mavericks vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Mavericks 128-110 on Oct 21, 2026 at home.

Where is Mavericks vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Mavericks vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Mavericks and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.