Mavericks 111, Rockets 106: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Dallas Mavericks (22-16) play against the Houston Rockets (27-27) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday January 2, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 111, Houston Rockets 106 (Final)
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Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Not the prettiest win, as the shots didn’t fall, but the free throws did. Relentlessly so in the 2nd half when they went 22-24 (30-34 for the game). Luka a career high 18-22 from the line on a 39-12-8 night. Mavs 7 straight wins (4 straight on the road). Longest streak since 2011 – 11:01 PM
Not the prettiest win, as the shots didn’t fall, but the free throws did. Relentlessly so in the 2nd half when they went 22-24 (30-34 for the game). Luka a career high 18-22 from the line on a 39-12-8 night. Mavs 7 straight wins (4 straight on the road). Longest streak since 2011 – 11:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Stephen Silas was proud of the #Rockets effort but “When a guy is able to shoot 22 free throws, it makes it tough.” On guarding Luka: “I thought we did a good job on him the whole game. The issue was the fouls and… I don’t have enough money to get fined so I’ll stop there.” – 11:01 PM
Stephen Silas was proud of the #Rockets effort but “When a guy is able to shoot 22 free throws, it makes it tough.” On guarding Luka: “I thought we did a good job on him the whole game. The issue was the fouls and… I don’t have enough money to get fined so I’ll stop there.” – 11:01 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
81 points for this trio tonight 📈
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/y4g93jEh4o – 11:00 PM
81 points for this trio tonight 📈
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/y4g93jEh4o – 11:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Christian Wood in last 10 games (8-2 Mavs record):
31.9 minutes
20.9 points
8.6 rebounds
2.7 blocks (season-high 5 tonight)
2.0 assists
54.3% FG
39.1% 3pt
78.9% FT – 10:47 PM
Christian Wood in last 10 games (8-2 Mavs record):
31.9 minutes
20.9 points
8.6 rebounds
2.7 blocks (season-high 5 tonight)
2.0 assists
54.3% FG
39.1% 3pt
78.9% FT – 10:47 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Solid game by Scoot
📊 25 PTS
📊 6 REB
📊 6 AST
@CreditKarma l #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/jIFizTtM7G – 10:43 PM
Solid game by Scoot
📊 25 PTS
📊 6 REB
📊 6 AST
@CreditKarma l #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/jIFizTtM7G – 10:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hearing Christian Wood tell @BallySportsSW that he was “trash” defensively in the first half of a game in which he blocked 5 shots shows his buy-in with Mavs and coaching staff. Making himself a lot of money. Fans can only hope it’ll be with Dallas. – 10:43 PM
Hearing Christian Wood tell @BallySportsSW that he was “trash” defensively in the first half of a game in which he blocked 5 shots shows his buy-in with Mavs and coaching staff. Making himself a lot of money. Fans can only hope it’ll be with Dallas. – 10:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hearing Christian Wood tell @BallySportsSWthat he was “trash” defensively in the first half of a game in which he blocked 5 shots shows the buy-in that he has shown with this team and coaching staff. Gonna make himself a lot of money and fans can only hope it’s with Dallas. – 10:39 PM
Hearing Christian Wood tell @BallySportsSWthat he was “trash” defensively in the first half of a game in which he blocked 5 shots shows the buy-in that he has shown with this team and coaching staff. Gonna make himself a lot of money and fans can only hope it’s with Dallas. – 10:39 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks win seventh in a row. Here’s the quick recap.
mavs.com/mavs-edge-rock… – 10:36 PM
Mavericks win seventh in a row. Here’s the quick recap.
mavs.com/mavs-edge-rock… – 10:36 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
It looked like Houston was going to get a W tonight, holding an 18-point third-quarter lead, but the spirit of Wemby entered the building from there. KPJ 25 points, EG 19 points on 4-6 from deep, but #Rockets have lost 9 of their last 10, including 7 straight at home. – 10:33 PM
It looked like Houston was going to get a W tonight, holding an 18-point third-quarter lead, but the spirit of Wemby entered the building from there. KPJ 25 points, EG 19 points on 4-6 from deep, but #Rockets have lost 9 of their last 10, including 7 straight at home. – 10:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
39 PTS
12 REB
8 AST
Averaging 45/11/10 in his last 6 games. pic.twitter.com/rLc1Wn5aNR – 10:33 PM
Luka tonight:
39 PTS
12 REB
8 AST
Averaging 45/11/10 in his last 6 games. pic.twitter.com/rLc1Wn5aNR – 10:33 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
7 straight wins by the Mavericks. Three of them have been against Houston and one against San Antonio, but when you rally from 18 down and finish on a 12-2 run, that’s a sweet way to extend a winning streak. – 10:33 PM
7 straight wins by the Mavericks. Three of them have been against Houston and one against San Antonio, but when you rally from 18 down and finish on a 12-2 run, that’s a sweet way to extend a winning streak. – 10:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With a three-point lead, Mavs send Sengun to the line with 7.1 seconds left before he could pass to a shooter. – 10:25 PM
With a three-point lead, Mavs send Sengun to the line with 7.1 seconds left before he could pass to a shooter. – 10:25 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks come out of the time out in a zone. Martin misses. Rockets 0 for 3 with a turnover in past 2 1/2 minutes. – 10:20 PM
Mavericks come out of the time out in a zone. Martin misses. Rockets 0 for 3 with a turnover in past 2 1/2 minutes. – 10:20 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
THIS 🤌🤌🤌
VOTE
https://t.co/aBJP3WrdbJ pic.twitter.com/DsKhylYY0b – 10:19 PM
THIS 🤌🤌🤌
VOTE
https://t.co/aBJP3WrdbJ pic.twitter.com/DsKhylYY0b – 10:19 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks gave Doncic some rest with the game on the line — 11 seconds. – 10:18 PM
Mavericks gave Doncic some rest with the game on the line — 11 seconds. – 10:18 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Beautiful drive and score by Jabari Smith over Christian Wood pic.twitter.com/TTyCl6RzOF – 10:16 PM
Beautiful drive and score by Jabari Smith over Christian Wood pic.twitter.com/TTyCl6RzOF – 10:16 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
JABARI 😤
@Jabari Smith | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/DpaBnB7W12 – 10:15 PM
JABARI 😤
@Jabari Smith | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/DpaBnB7W12 – 10:15 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Man, Rockets would like to have that challenge on the Wood four-point play. Looked like Wood kicked out his right leg, drawing Sengun’s fifth foul. Rockets by one, four minutes left. – 10:13 PM
Man, Rockets would like to have that challenge on the Wood four-point play. Looked like Wood kicked out his right leg, drawing Sengun’s fifth foul. Rockets by one, four minutes left. – 10:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Many years ago, they would have said Doncic put Smith in a popcorn popper. Guy can be unguardable. – 10:07 PM
Many years ago, they would have said Doncic put Smith in a popcorn popper. Guy can be unguardable. – 10:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tremendous blocked shot from Alperen Sengun on Pinson. He has looked so much more energetic, assertive than last week. Said this morning his back was an issue for several games. – 10:04 PM
Tremendous blocked shot from Alperen Sengun on Pinson. He has looked so much more energetic, assertive than last week. Said this morning his back was an issue for several games. – 10:04 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs are playing legitimate Q4 minutes with a lineup of Luka Doncic-Spencer Dinwiddie-Tim Hardaway Jr.-Reggie Bullock and Theo Pinson.
That’s a … 5-man backcourt? – 10:03 PM
The Mavs are playing legitimate Q4 minutes with a lineup of Luka Doncic-Spencer Dinwiddie-Tim Hardaway Jr.-Reggie Bullock and Theo Pinson.
That’s a … 5-man backcourt? – 10:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks, down 18 less than two minutes into the second half, go ahead, 90-89, three minutes into the fourth. They are on a 22-8 run. – 10:00 PM
Mavericks, down 18 less than two minutes into the second half, go ahead, 90-89, three minutes into the fourth. They are on a 22-8 run. – 10:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
And-1⃣ for LD
VOTE https://t.co/aBJP3WrL1h pic.twitter.com/dniMn6h7nu – 9:59 PM
And-1⃣ for LD
VOTE
https://t.co/aBJP3WrL1h pic.twitter.com/dniMn6h7nu – 9:59 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 87, Mavericks 83 after 3. Doncic with 19 of his 29 points in the quarter. Mavs lived at the line, going 16 of 17 on free throws in the quarter. Green and Porter combine for 41. – 9:54 PM
Rockets 87, Mavericks 83 after 3. Doncic with 19 of his 29 points in the quarter. Mavs lived at the line, going 16 of 17 on free throws in the quarter. Green and Porter combine for 41. – 9:54 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
All alone under the basket? Calling for the ball out of the corner? Wide open at the elbow?
The Rockets just don’t see Jabari. pic.twitter.com/W2ijjS5fcG – 9:54 PM
All alone under the basket? Calling for the ball out of the corner? Wide open at the elbow?
The Rockets just don’t see Jabari. pic.twitter.com/W2ijjS5fcG – 9:54 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka had 10 points at halftime. He has 29 after three quarters. He has the Mavericks within 87-83 going into the fourth. Should be a fun finish in Houston. – 9:54 PM
Luka had 10 points at halftime. He has 29 after three quarters. He has the Mavericks within 87-83 going into the fourth. Should be a fun finish in Houston. – 9:54 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
might be an odd observation but it seems like luka garza is moving with a little more fluidity, especially compared to when he first came into the league
he used to seem like he was really laboring – 9:54 PM
might be an odd observation but it seems like luka garza is moving with a little more fluidity, especially compared to when he first came into the league
he used to seem like he was really laboring – 9:54 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Heading into the final quarter!
Rockets: 87
Mavericks: 83
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/jVJ3BRL4Nk – 9:53 PM
Heading into the final quarter!
Rockets: 87
Mavericks: 83
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/jVJ3BRL4Nk – 9:53 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Tim Hardaway Jr. is limping back to the locker room with Casey Smith. Looked like he’s favoring his right foot. – 9:53 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. is limping back to the locker room with Casey Smith. Looked like he’s favoring his right foot. – 9:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tim Hardaway Jr. limped off the floor in the final seconds of the quarter. – 9:53 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. limped off the floor in the final seconds of the quarter. – 9:53 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dwight Powell hasn’t taken a field-goal attempt tonight, but he dug out a tough rebound with 2:30 to go in the third quarter that led to Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer. That kept the Mavericks within striking distance. They are down 87-78 with a minute left in the third. – 9:50 PM
Dwight Powell hasn’t taken a field-goal attempt tonight, but he dug out a tough rebound with 2:30 to go in the third quarter that led to Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer. That kept the Mavericks within striking distance. They are down 87-78 with a minute left in the third. – 9:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets first in the NBA in rebounding percentage. Mavericks are 25th. Mavs outscoring Rockets, 17-7 in second-chance points. Some of that is from the extra attention paid to defending Doncic with bigs helping. – 9:49 PM
Rockets first in the NBA in rebounding percentage. Mavericks are 25th. Mavs outscoring Rockets, 17-7 in second-chance points. Some of that is from the extra attention paid to defending Doncic with bigs helping. – 9:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks notebook: Comments about those intentionally missed free throws and Stephen Silas has been impressed with Christian Wood.
mavs.com/mav-rox-briefs/ – 9:45 PM
Mavericks notebook: Comments about those intentionally missed free throws and Stephen Silas has been impressed with Christian Wood.
mavs.com/mav-rox-briefs/ – 9:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Donovan Mitchell pulled the Luka. Second time this happened in the NBA in a week. Crazy. pic.twitter.com/t79WtYKdT1 – 9:44 PM
Donovan Mitchell pulled the Luka. Second time this happened in the NBA in a week. Crazy. pic.twitter.com/t79WtYKdT1 – 9:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Doncic with 14 points, three assists in the third quarter. Mavs cut 18-point Rockets lead to eight with 2:49 left in the quarter. – 9:44 PM
Doncic with 14 points, three assists in the third quarter. Mavs cut 18-point Rockets lead to eight with 2:49 left in the quarter. – 9:44 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Şengün picks up his fourth foul midway through the third and is so upset, he punches his chair and gets called for a technical. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/7Smlq87af3 – 9:41 PM
Alperen Şengün picks up his fourth foul midway through the third and is so upset, he punches his chair and gets called for a technical. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/7Smlq87af3 – 9:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sengun picks up his fourth foul. Garuba in. Sengun adds a technical foul. Doncic heating up. – 9:36 PM
Sengun picks up his fourth foul. Garuba in. Sengun adds a technical foul. Doncic heating up. – 9:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jason Kidd time out in the second minute of the second half after a KPJ steal and dunk for an 18-point Rockets lead. Rockets defending well but can they keep that going for 22 more minutes? – 9:27 PM
Jason Kidd time out in the second minute of the second half after a KPJ steal and dunk for an 18-point Rockets lead. Rockets defending well but can they keep that going for 22 more minutes? – 9:27 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Rockets have outscored the Mavs 10-3 in the first 1:38 of Q3. Yikes. – 9:26 PM
The Rockets have outscored the Mavs 10-3 in the first 1:38 of Q3. Yikes. – 9:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Guy who was bellowing that loves Luka now shouting “Bobaaaaaaaaaan” and “Bobiiiii.” He might be a Mavericks fan. – 9:20 PM
Guy who was bellowing that loves Luka now shouting “Bobaaaaaaaaaan” and “Bobiiiii.” He might be a Mavericks fan. – 9:20 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Twice this year (vs Utah, at NY) Mavs have rallied from 15 down to win. They trailed by 15 late in the 1st half at HOU and trail 55-44 at the half. – 9:16 PM
Twice this year (vs Utah, at NY) Mavs have rallied from 15 down to win. They trailed by 15 late in the 1st half at HOU and trail 55-44 at the half. – 9:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Rough first half in HOU as Mavs trail 55-44 shooting just 34.9%. Luka held o just 10 on 3-12. Wood 12, Hardaaway 11 (all in 1st to lead Mavs. HOU a 21-7 run over a 7:30 minute span of 1st and 2nd qtrs to grab a lead as large as 14. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:11 PM
Rough first half in HOU as Mavs trail 55-44 shooting just 34.9%. Luka held o just 10 on 3-12. Wood 12, Hardaaway 11 (all in 1st to lead Mavs. HOU a 21-7 run over a 7:30 minute span of 1st and 2nd qtrs to grab a lead as large as 14. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:11 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 55, Mavericks 44 at half. KPJ buzzer beater will be reviewed but he got it off in time. He has 15-3-3. Doncic 3 of 12 for 10. – 9:08 PM
Rockets 55, Mavericks 44 at half. KPJ buzzer beater will be reviewed but he got it off in time. He has 15-3-3. Doncic 3 of 12 for 10. – 9:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
One of the all-time great shocked by the call Eric Gordon faces. Call was correct, but that would go in the Gordon meme Hall of Fame. – 9:06 PM
One of the all-time great shocked by the call Eric Gordon faces. Call was correct, but that would go in the Gordon meme Hall of Fame. – 9:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Luka is 3 of 10. Rockets have done a pretty good job but lately has missed shots he normally puts in with his eyes closed. – 8:59 PM
Luka is 3 of 10. Rockets have done a pretty good job but lately has missed shots he normally puts in with his eyes closed. – 8:59 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Seems like Nate Knight has a little extra value when playing with his guys.
Knight was here all summer w/ McDaniels, and early on tonight found Jaden for a corner kickout. Knight also works w/ Garza all the time, and found Luka on a nice high-low. Nice 12-minute stint for Knight – 8:56 PM
Seems like Nate Knight has a little extra value when playing with his guys.
Knight was here all summer w/ McDaniels, and early on tonight found Jaden for a corner kickout. Knight also works w/ Garza all the time, and found Luka on a nice high-low. Nice 12-minute stint for Knight – 8:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets doing a nice job attacking the zone. Remember, before the collapse against Orlando, they were second in offensive rating vs. zones. Not so much since. – 8:53 PM
Rockets doing a nice job attacking the zone. Remember, before the collapse against Orlando, they were second in offensive rating vs. zones. Not so much since. – 8:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon with 14 points, two assists in 14 minutes. Last time against Dallas he was 0 for 7 for 4 points in 27 minutes. Talk about improvement. – 8:50 PM
Eric Gordon with 14 points, two assists in 14 minutes. Last time against Dallas he was 0 for 7 for 4 points in 27 minutes. Talk about improvement. – 8:50 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
14 points for Eric Gordon is the most he’s scored since December 8 – 8:49 PM
14 points for Eric Gordon is the most he’s scored since December 8 – 8:49 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Heeeeere come the turnovers. Rockets had one through 15 minutes. Turned it over on their past three possessions. – 8:47 PM
Heeeeere come the turnovers. Rockets had one through 15 minutes. Turned it over on their past three possessions. – 8:47 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets commit 3 straight turnovers after going the game’s first 15 minutes with just one – 8:47 PM
Rockets commit 3 straight turnovers after going the game’s first 15 minutes with just one – 8:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon’s second 3 moves him past Wesley Mathews and to 23rd in NBA history in career 3s. – 8:44 PM
Eric Gordon’s second 3 moves him past Wesley Mathews and to 23rd in NBA history in career 3s. – 8:44 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
12 minutes in
Rockets: 26
Mavericks: 18
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/AcbJupCJyj – 8:38 PM
12 minutes in
Rockets: 26
Mavericks: 18
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/AcbJupCJyj – 8:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets up 26-18 after a quarter. Quality 12 minutes of basketball – 8:37 PM
Rockets up 26-18 after a quarter. Quality 12 minutes of basketball – 8:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 26, Mavericks 18 after one. Rockets close quarter on an 8-0 run. Luka with five points, one assist. Sengun with six points, four rebounds three assists. Rockets 1 of 7 on 3s, but just one — can you believe it? — turnover. – 8:37 PM
Rockets 26, Mavericks 18 after one. Rockets close quarter on an 8-0 run. Luka with five points, one assist. Sengun with six points, four rebounds three assists. Rockets 1 of 7 on 3s, but just one — can you believe it? — turnover. – 8:37 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Might not be the worst quarter of the season for the Mavericks, but it’s on the short list. They trail 26-18 and shot 35 percent, 25 percent from three-point land and got outrebounded 15-12. – 8:36 PM
Might not be the worst quarter of the season for the Mavericks, but it’s on the short list. They trail 26-18 and shot 35 percent, 25 percent from three-point land and got outrebounded 15-12. – 8:36 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rookie TyTy Washington knocks down the floater — that’s his strength. Love seeing TyTy get first quarter minutes. pic.twitter.com/4DTAbZaPrK – 8:35 PM
Rookie TyTy Washington knocks down the floater — that’s his strength. Love seeing TyTy get first quarter minutes. pic.twitter.com/4DTAbZaPrK – 8:35 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
the SPEED 🤯
@Jalen Green | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/GH9V2IAR0i – 8:32 PM
the SPEED 🤯
@Jalen Green | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/GH9V2IAR0i – 8:32 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
McKinley Wright IV and Davis Bertans are the first two Mavericks off the bench, along with Dwight Powell. Mavericks are down 21-18 with 1:47 left in the quarter. – 8:30 PM
McKinley Wright IV and Davis Bertans are the first two Mavericks off the bench, along with Dwight Powell. Mavericks are down 21-18 with 1:47 left in the quarter. – 8:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Gordon out, Tari Eason gets the Luka assignment. Probably will have that task many times in the years to come. – 8:29 PM
With Gordon out, Tari Eason gets the Luka assignment. Probably will have that task many times in the years to come. – 8:29 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” to nobody. you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:29 PM
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” to nobody. you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:29 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
throwing down the one-hand 𝗝𝗔𝗠!
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/KGtA276W6d – 8:28 PM
throwing down the one-hand 𝗝𝗔𝗠!
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/KGtA276W6d – 8:28 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Sengun is off to a great start — he works over Dwight Powell in the post here pic.twitter.com/v0hOX5O9E8 – 8:28 PM
Alperen Sengun is off to a great start — he works over Dwight Powell in the post here pic.twitter.com/v0hOX5O9E8 – 8:28 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:28 PM
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
If I’m a ref and listen to one Luka Doncic complaint on the court, it would be about transition take fouls. The guy knows a transition take foul. – 8:27 PM
If I’m a ref and listen to one Luka Doncic complaint on the court, it would be about transition take fouls. The guy knows a transition take foul. – 8:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavs in a zone. Rockets handled it pretty well but Eason missed a couple shots in the lane. – 8:25 PM
Mavs in a zone. Rockets handled it pretty well but Eason missed a couple shots in the lane. – 8:25 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Sengun dime
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/0Xog2PBCOB – 8:24 PM
Sengun dime
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/0Xog2PBCOB – 8:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for Sengun in the game’s first 8 minutes – 8:24 PM
4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for Sengun in the game’s first 8 minutes – 8:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets sticking with starters past the first time out. This is when Gordon normally sits so he can return to start the second quarter or late in the first. Guessing he is staying in to match up with Doncic. – 8:23 PM
Rockets sticking with starters past the first time out. This is when Gordon normally sits so he can return to start the second quarter or late in the first. Guessing he is staying in to match up with Doncic. – 8:23 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
When Alperen Sengun has the ball, the #Rockets need guys to move. If you cut, good things can happen. Jabari Smith shows that here. pic.twitter.com/a71JEv7szn – 8:20 PM
When Alperen Sengun has the ball, the #Rockets need guys to move. If you cut, good things can happen. Jabari Smith shows that here. pic.twitter.com/a71JEv7szn – 8:20 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
EG from three 🎯
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/0WuFGIoKmS – 8:17 PM
EG from three 🎯
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/0WuFGIoKmS – 8:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks sending some help against Alperen Sengun. He has assists on three of Rockets first four buckets. – 8:16 PM
Mavericks sending some help against Alperen Sengun. He has assists on three of Rockets first four buckets. – 8:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open with Gordon on Doncic. And after a switch, they double team. Doncic must be on something of a hot streak. – 8:12 PM
Rockets open with Gordon on Doncic. And after a switch, they double team. Doncic must be on something of a hot streak. – 8:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets start with Porter on Doncic. Gordon comes into double and the Rockets do a good job of recovering and force a Dinwiddie miss from 3 – 8:12 PM
Rockets start with Porter on Doncic. Gordon comes into double and the Rockets do a good job of recovering and force a Dinwiddie miss from 3 – 8:12 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Showtime.
@Christian Wood // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/j1JQx8Hhpo – 8:08 PM
Showtime.
@Christian Wood // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/j1JQx8Hhpo – 8:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Extremely loud pregame cheers for Luka Doncic. That’s because there is an extremely large crowd of Mavericks fans on the Dallas end of Toyota Center (and they are very fond of him.) – 8:07 PM
Extremely loud pregame cheers for Luka Doncic. That’s because there is an extremely large crowd of Mavericks fans on the Dallas end of Toyota Center (and they are very fond of him.) – 8:07 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Besties 🤞#MFFL
@Luka Doncic // @Boban Marjanovic pic.twitter.com/C2UiTqFZAT – 8:01 PM
Besties 🤞#MFFL
@Luka Doncic // @Boban Marjanovic pic.twitter.com/C2UiTqFZAT – 8:01 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
JaVale McGee (non-Covid illness) has been downgraded to Out for tonight’s game in Houston. – 7:56 PM
JaVale McGee (non-Covid illness) has been downgraded to Out for tonight’s game in Houston. – 7:56 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
first hoops of 2023. let’s get to it. pic.twitter.com/S3CJ7rLl02 – 7:55 PM
first hoops of 2023. let’s get to it. pic.twitter.com/S3CJ7rLl02 – 7:55 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
King of the intentionally missed free throws practiced making some during warm-ups in Houston. pic.twitter.com/cKIWHzMTrB – 7:50 PM
King of the intentionally missed free throws practiced making some during warm-ups in Houston. pic.twitter.com/cKIWHzMTrB – 7:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Mavericks starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie, Doncic. – 7:48 PM
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Mavericks starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie, Doncic. – 7:48 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 5⃣ for tonight!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/W0ZpuGfKGs – 7:43 PM
Starting 5⃣ for tonight!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/W0ZpuGfKGs – 7:43 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/Ag5hk8TMfy – 7:39 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/Ag5hk8TMfy – 7:39 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
The face says it all 😂
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/CjA73J38B4 – 7:36 PM
The face says it all 😂
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/CjA73J38B4 – 7:36 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie Doncic
HOU starters: Gordon, Smith, Sengun, Green, Porter
7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:34 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie Doncic
HOU starters: Gordon, Smith, Sengun, Green, Porter
7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic and whether the Mavericks try to target him against certain defenders: “He believes he can score on everybody, which is probably true.” – 7:24 PM
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic and whether the Mavericks try to target him against certain defenders: “He believes he can score on everybody, which is probably true.” – 7:24 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Rockets coach Stephen Silas on game-planning vs. Christian Wood this year: “His pick-and-pops are really, really hard to guard … which is difficult when the person passing to him is scoring 50 every night. He’s definitely finding his rhythm.” – 7:04 PM
Rockets coach Stephen Silas on game-planning vs. Christian Wood this year: “His pick-and-pops are really, really hard to guard … which is difficult when the person passing to him is scoring 50 every night. He’s definitely finding his rhythm.” – 7:04 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Before 3rd Mavs-Rockets game in last 11 days, Jason Kidd on ex-Rocket Christian Wood’s growth: “To have him start [the season] coming off the bench, I thought he killed that role for us as a sixth man, and now being able to start, he’s checked that box and is killing that.” – 7:02 PM
Before 3rd Mavs-Rockets game in last 11 days, Jason Kidd on ex-Rocket Christian Wood’s growth: “To have him start [the season] coming off the bench, I thought he killed that role for us as a sixth man, and now being able to start, he’s checked that box and is killing that.” – 7:02 PM
Matt Dery @DerySpeaks
On Today’s @lockedonlions podcast: They really did it. #Lions put on #SNF this week. How will they fare? Houston/Hutch combo and PFF grades as well. #firstlisten. JAN 2.
Audio: https://t.co/zjHJaiZB4K
Video: https://t.co/ynaYXXcAzd pic.twitter.com/RIZa05vdY4 – 7:01 PM
On Today’s @lockedonlions podcast: They really did it. #Lions put on #SNF this week. How will they fare? Houston/Hutch combo and PFF grades as well. #firstlisten. JAN 2.
Audio: https://t.co/zjHJaiZB4K
Video: https://t.co/ynaYXXcAzd pic.twitter.com/RIZa05vdY4 – 7:01 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs vs Rockets, Alperen Sengun was questionable with back soreness that kept him out of the last game. Head coach Stephen Silas said he will be available tonight – 6:35 PM
For Mavs vs Rockets, Alperen Sengun was questionable with back soreness that kept him out of the last game. Head coach Stephen Silas said he will be available tonight – 6:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas said he and Eric Gordon had a “good” conversation today. I’ll post a full transcript of what Silas said in reaction to Gordon’s postgame comments on Saturday. – 6:31 PM
Stephen Silas said he and Eric Gordon had a “good” conversation today. I’ll post a full transcript of what Silas said in reaction to Gordon’s postgame comments on Saturday. – 6:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says Alperen Sengun is available to play against the Mavs tonight. Still no time table on Jae’Sean Tate, though Silas said he’s hopeful he may be able to practice tomorrow. Rockets haven’t practiced at all the last week or so and that’s a hurdle he needs to clear – 6:26 PM
Stephen Silas says Alperen Sengun is available to play against the Mavs tonight. Still no time table on Jae’Sean Tate, though Silas said he’s hopeful he may be able to practice tomorrow. Rockets haven’t practiced at all the last week or so and that’s a hurdle he needs to clear – 6:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Silas hopeful Jae’Sean Tate will go five-on-five at practice tomorrow. Laughed when he said yet again “getting closer.” – 6:23 PM
Silas hopeful Jae’Sean Tate will go five-on-five at practice tomorrow. Laughed when he said yet again “getting closer.” – 6:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun good to go for Rockets vs. Mavericks tonight. Missed last game with back pain and was questionable. – 6:18 PM
Alperen Sengun good to go for Rockets vs. Mavericks tonight. Missed last game with back pain and was questionable. – 6:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will score the first point of the new year?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:50 PM
Which team will score the first point of the new year?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:50 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
In the least surprising news of the day, Luka is West Player of the Week for the 2nd straight week. In 3 games that were all Mavs wins, he avg 48.7 ppg (61.7%FG, 48% on 3s), 13 rpg, 10.7 apg, 2.3 spg, 1.3 bpg. 2 triple-doubles including the league’s first ever 60-point 20-reb TD. – 5:28 PM
In the least surprising news of the day, Luka is West Player of the Week for the 2nd straight week. In 3 games that were all Mavs wins, he avg 48.7 ppg (61.7%FG, 48% on 3s), 13 rpg, 10.7 apg, 2.3 spg, 1.3 bpg. 2 triple-doubles including the league’s first ever 60-point 20-reb TD. – 5:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Are rebuilding Rockets showing improvement or not? It’s complicated. ift.tt/UoctXih – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Are rebuilding Rockets showing improvement or not? It’s complicated. ift.tt/UoctXih – 5:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Former Bills, Broncos and Cowboys head coach, and interim coach of the Texans, Falcons and Saints Wade Phillips to take the ‘First Shot’ before Rockets-Mavericks tonight. Phillips is the head coach of the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks. – 5:03 PM
Former Bills, Broncos and Cowboys head coach, and interim coach of the Texans, Falcons and Saints Wade Phillips to take the ‘First Shot’ before Rockets-Mavericks tonight. Phillips is the head coach of the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks. – 5:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I’m not sure Joe Montana and Notre Dame’s rally vs Houston, and Michigan State’s 21 pt rally to beat Baylor hasn’t just been moved aside by @GreenWaveFB vs USC, as the greatest comeback in @CottonBowlGame annals – 4:53 PM
I’m not sure Joe Montana and Notre Dame’s rally vs Houston, and Michigan State’s 21 pt rally to beat Baylor hasn’t just been moved aside by @GreenWaveFB vs USC, as the greatest comeback in @CottonBowlGame annals – 4:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Are rebuilding Rockets showing improvement or not? It’s complicated. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:15 PM
Are rebuilding Rockets showing improvement or not? It’s complicated. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:15 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans will face starting QB Sam Ehlinger for the Colts on Sunday. This season, Houston has faced Ryan, Wilson, Fields, Herbert, Lawrence, Carr, Willis, Hurts, D. Jones, Heinicke, Tagovailoa, Watson, Prescott & Mahomes. They’ve all beaten the Texans, except for Ryan (20-20 tie) – 4:09 PM
#Texans will face starting QB Sam Ehlinger for the Colts on Sunday. This season, Houston has faced Ryan, Wilson, Fields, Herbert, Lawrence, Carr, Willis, Hurts, D. Jones, Heinicke, Tagovailoa, Watson, Prescott & Mahomes. They’ve all beaten the Texans, except for Ryan (20-20 tie) – 4:09 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting the new year off at home 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/3ouF11eocH – 4:00 PM
Starting the new year off at home 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/3ouF11eocH – 4:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. Luka Doncic won the award. – 3:42 PM
Domantas Sabonis was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. Luka Doncic won the award. – 3:42 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Shoutout to all the Pelicans fans here in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl. It’s a Green Wave weekend with a lit of Pels love too. – 3:34 PM
Shoutout to all the Pelicans fans here in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl. It’s a Green Wave weekend with a lit of Pels love too. – 3:34 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Mavericks guard Luka Dončić & Wizards big man Kristaps Porziņģis are NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. – 3:34 PM
Mavericks guard Luka Dončić & Wizards big man Kristaps Porziņģis are NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. – 3:34 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Luka Doncic was named the Western Conference Player of the week. He averaged 48.7 points per game last week and the Mavs went 3-0 – 3:31 PM
Luka Doncic was named the Western Conference Player of the week. He averaged 48.7 points per game last week and the Mavs went 3-0 – 3:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
This man is on a tear.
For the second week in a row, @Luka Doncic is your Western Conference Player of the Week! 🪄
@ModeloUSA | #ModeloMilestone pic.twitter.com/OOKFnD1Pvk – 3:31 PM
This man is on a tear.
For the second week in a row, @Luka Doncic is your Western Conference Player of the Week! 🪄
@ModeloUSA | #ModeloMilestone pic.twitter.com/OOKFnD1Pvk – 3:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from 12/26 through 1/1.
Dončić led the Mavericks to a 3-0 week with averages of 48.7 points (.617 FG%, .480 3FG%), 13.0 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. pic.twitter.com/lOOr9UGT8W – 3:30 PM
Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from 12/26 through 1/1.
Dončić led the Mavericks to a 3-0 week with averages of 48.7 points (.617 FG%, .480 3FG%), 13.0 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. pic.twitter.com/lOOr9UGT8W – 3:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Washington Wizards forward-center Kristaps Porziņģis have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 26 – Jan. 1). pic.twitter.com/4b8pRwaaan – 3:30 PM
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Washington Wizards forward-center Kristaps Porziņģis have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2022-23 season (Dec. 26 – Jan. 1). pic.twitter.com/4b8pRwaaan – 3:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Dallas’ Luka Dončić (for the second week in a row) and Washington’s Kristaps Porzingis have just been named West and East Player of the Week by the NBA.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Dallas’ Luka Dončić (for the second week in a row) and Washington’s Kristaps Porzingis have just been named West and East Player of the Week by the NBA.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA reportedly to return to Abu Dhabi for preseason game with Doncic, Mavericks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/02/nba… – 2:36 PM
NBA reportedly to return to Abu Dhabi for preseason game with Doncic, Mavericks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/02/nba… – 2:36 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka had his highest scoring quarter this season Saturday, 22 in 1Q at SA. Player per quarter scoring stats are avail back to 1996. Best since 96 are:
11.7 – Luka, 1Q (2022-23)
11.4 – Steph Curry, 3Q (20-21)
10.2 – SGA, 3Q (22-23)
10.1 – Luka, 3Q (22-23)
10.0 – Durant, 1Q (09-10) – 2:29 PM
Luka had his highest scoring quarter this season Saturday, 22 in 1Q at SA. Player per quarter scoring stats are avail back to 1996. Best since 96 are:
11.7 – Luka, 1Q (2022-23)
11.4 – Steph Curry, 3Q (20-21)
10.2 – SGA, 3Q (22-23)
10.1 – Luka, 3Q (22-23)
10.0 – Durant, 1Q (09-10) – 2:29 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per @Marc Stein NBA sources say there are plans for Mavericks to play a preseason game next season in Abu Dhabi.
The expected date there, sources say, would be part of a 2 game trip abroad that includes a game against perennial Spanish League power Real Madrid. – 2:21 PM
Per @Marc Stein NBA sources say there are plans for Mavericks to play a preseason game next season in Abu Dhabi.
The expected date there, sources say, would be part of a 2 game trip abroad that includes a game against perennial Spanish League power Real Madrid. – 2:21 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
First game of 2023 🥳
🆚 @Houston Rockets
7PM
📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM & 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/H4eP4OeDaa – 2:00 PM
First game of 2023 🥳
🆚 @Houston Rockets
7PM📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM & 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/H4eP4OeDaa – 2:00 PM