Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks: Jan 31, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
5-0 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Dallas MavericksMavericks
3-2 · Home

Rockets vs Mavericks tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

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

Date & time
Sunday, January 31, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

Add to calendarGoogleApple / Outlook

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 1st in three-point %, 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#8
Opponent points
112.0#14
51.4%#2
Field goal %
49.1%#4
40.4%#1
Three-point %
34.9%#14
84.7%#3
Free throw %
76.7%#16
45.0#12
Rebounds
44.4#17
28.0#6
Assists
27.4#9
10.2#5
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

More NBA Games on Jan 31, 2027

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 Jazz Feb 3; Mavericks host the Raptors Feb 2.

Rockets vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Mavericks start?

The Houston Rockets play the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Mavericks on?

Rockets vs Mavericks airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

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.

Can I watch Rockets vs Mavericks for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.