Lakers132
Pacers100
Nets74
Magic37
Thunder34
Pistons22
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KingsHouston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Jan 3, 2026
Rockets vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 110-104 on January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 31 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
| Mavericks | 25 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 110 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 34 PTS Kevin Durant
- 12 REB Amen Thompson
- 7 AST Kevin Durant
Mavericks
- 26 PTS Anthony Davis
- 12 REB Anthony Davis
- 6 AST Cooper Flagg
Rockets vs Mavericks Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason F | 34 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-17 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Kevin Durant F | 37 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14-26 | 2-7 | 4-5 | +15 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 36 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-13 | 1-7 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Amen Thompson G | 39 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8-18 | 0-3 | 4-4 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Aaron Holiday G | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Clint Capela C | 26 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -1 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 22 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -24 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Josh Okogie G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 19 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Anthony Davis FC | 39 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 9-15 | 0-2 | 8-9 | -4 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 34 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-12 | 0-2 | 4-4 | +4 |
| Max Christie G | 34 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-13 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Naji Marshall F | 33 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-3 | 0-1 | +4 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Brandon Williams G | 24 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-10 | 1-1 | 0-1 | +9 |
| Klay Thompson G | 22 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +11 |
| Caleb Martin F | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
Rockets vs Mavericks Recap
The Mavericks beat the Rockets by outscoring them 32-19 in the second quarter. Dallas moved to 13-23, while Houston fell to 21-11.
Houston led 31-25 after the first quarter. The Mavericks then won the second by 13 and went into halftime up 57-50. They stretched that to 87-75 after three quarters. Dallas shot 44 of 80 from the field, and Houston shot 41 of 106.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 34 points and 7 assists, and Amen Thompson added 12 rebounds. Anthony Davis answered with 26 points and 12 rebounds for Dallas. Cooper Flagg handed out 6 assists. The Rockets outrebounded the Mavericks 51-47 and took 26 more shots, yet they still lost.
The number to know: 15. Dallas committed that many turnovers to Houston's 9, but the shooting gap more than covered it.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 41-106 | Field Goals | 44-80 |
| 38.7% | FG % | 55.0% |
| 10-41 | 3-Pointers | 8-21 |
| 24.4% | 3P % | 38.1% |
| 12-15 | Free Throws | 14-18 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 77.8% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 17 | Off. Rebounds | 2 |
| 24 | Assists | 24 |
| 13 | Steals | 6 |
| 7 | Blocks | 10 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 43.4% | 7.4% | 27.4% | 0.113 |
 Mavericks | 60.0% | 14.6% | 5.6% | 0.175 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 3, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W @ Nets 120-96 Jan 1, 2026
- W vs Pacers 126-119 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Cavaliers 117-100 Dec 27, 2025
- W @ Lakers 119-96 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Clippers 108-128 Dec 23, 2025
Mavericks last 5
- L vs 76ers 108-123 Jan 1, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 122-125 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Kings 107-113 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Warriors 116-126 Dec 25, 2025
- W vs Nuggets 131-130 Dec 23, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 21, 2026 Mavericks @ Rockets 110-128
- Jan 31, 2026 Mavericks @ Rockets 107-111
- Dec 6, 2025 Rockets @ Mavericks 109-122
- Nov 3, 2025 Mavericks @ Rockets 102-110
More NBA Games on Jan 3, 2026
- Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0125
Miami Heat0-3115Top: Edwards 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Toronto Raptors2-0134Top: Alexander-Walker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0130
New York Knicks0-2119Top: Maxey 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0115
San Antonio Spurs1-2110Top: Avdija 29 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1112
Chicago Bulls1-299Top: Vučević 28 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2114
Golden State Warriors0-3123Top: Markkanen 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1146
Los Angeles Clippers1-1115Top: Brown 50 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Mavericks visit the Heat Oct 26.
Rockets vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Mavericks on Jan 3, 2026?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 110-104 on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 26 points.
What are the Rockets and Mavericks records?
After this game the Rockets were 21-11 and the Mavericks were 13-23 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Mavericks?
Kevin Durant scored 34 for the Rockets. Anthony Davis scored 26 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Rockets vs Mavericks season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Mavericks game?
The Rockets beat the Mavericks 128-110 on Oct 21, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Mavericks?
Rockets-Mavericks: Q1 31-25, Q2 19-32, Q3 25-30, Q4 29-23.
What is next for the Rockets and Mavericks?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Mavericks visit the Heat on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.