Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Oct 30, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
5-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dallas MavericksMavericks
3-2 · Home

Rockets vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks).

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

Date & time
Friday, October 30, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Mavericks: MavsTV
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

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 AldamaMavericksFOutKneeOct 27, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Mavericks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Mavericks Preview

The Rockets are 5-0 this season and went 5-0 in their last 5 games, while the Mavericks are 3-2 this season and went 3-2 in their last 5 games.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Rockets rank 3rd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.3 points per game).

Rockets vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

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

Rockets last 5

Mavericks last 5

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 5 GPMavericks 5 GP
123.0#4
Points per game
114.0#15
108.8#7
Opponent points
112.0#14
51.4%#2
Field goal %
49.1%#5
40.4%#3
Three-point %
34.9%#14
84.7%#3
Free throw %
76.7%#15
45.0#12
Rebounds
44.4#17
28.0#6
Assists
27.4#10
10.2#4
Steals
9.0#12
6.2#6
Blocks
7.4#1
15.8#19
Turnovers
15.6#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Rockets5-0–
2Grizzlies4-00.5
3Trail Blazers3-01.0
6Timberwolves3-22.0
7Spurs3-22.0
8Mavericks3-22.0
9Nuggets2-22.5
10Warriors2-33.0

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This Rockets vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets host the Thunder Oct 31; Mavericks host the Kings Nov 2.

Rockets vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Mavericks start?

The Houston Rockets play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Mavericks on?

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

What are the Rockets and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 5-0 and the Mavericks were 3-2 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Mavericks?

As of 7:00 PM 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, out, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).

Who leads the Rockets vs Mavericks season series?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Mavericks game?

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

Where is Rockets vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Is Rockets vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?

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