Live stream: Mavericks 96, Rockets 122
The Dallas Mavericks (16-12) play against the Houston Rockets (14-12) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday December 22, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 96, Houston Rockets 122 (Final)
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Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
After the #Rockets 122-96 win vs the Mavs on Nigerian Heritage Night, a star-studded panel incl. HC Ime Udoka, @WNBA star, @espn @NBA analyst & Houstonian @chiney Ogwumike & Hakeem Olajuwon hosting a Q&A w/ fans. Her sister Nneka & Rockets @alperennsengun are here listening in. pic.twitter.com/4sX8ucOko4 – 11:02 PM
After the #Rockets 122-96 win vs the Mavs on Nigerian Heritage Night, a star-studded panel incl. HC Ime Udoka, @WNBA star, @espn @NBA analyst & Houstonian @chiney Ogwumike & Hakeem Olajuwon hosting a Q&A w/ fans. Her sister Nneka & Rockets @alperennsengun are here listening in. pic.twitter.com/4sX8ucOko4 – 11:02 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka said he can see Jabari Smith Jr’s confidence growing, saying he’s more assertive in finding good shots and is “relentless” on the offensive glass. – 10:34 PM
Ime Udoka said he can see Jabari Smith Jr’s confidence growing, saying he’s more assertive in finding good shots and is “relentless” on the offensive glass. – 10:34 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka said it was beneficial on two fronts to have this game be an early blowout — Fred VanVleet and the starters get some rest while the young guys like Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore get experience and run. – 10:33 PM
Ime Udoka said it was beneficial on two fronts to have this game be an early blowout — Fred VanVleet and the starters get some rest while the young guys like Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore get experience and run. – 10:33 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Final. Back in Dallas tomorrow.
@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/oEWJiCaTWT – 10:28 PM
Final. Back in Dallas tomorrow.
@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/oEWJiCaTWT – 10:28 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets beat the Mavs, 122-96. Sengun w/ 22p, 15r. Smith Jr. w/ 21p, 8r. No starter played more than 30:36 tonight in front of tomorrow night’s game in Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/nyGEZGcV4D – 10:25 PM
#Rockets beat the Mavs, 122-96. Sengun w/ 22p, 15r. Smith Jr. w/ 21p, 8r. No starter played more than 30:36 tonight in front of tomorrow night’s game in Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/nyGEZGcV4D – 10:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
16 points in 14 minutes for Dexter 📈 pic.twitter.com/mF9CHw8LIt – 10:20 PM
16 points in 14 minutes for Dexter 📈 pic.twitter.com/mF9CHw8LIt – 10:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Amen Thompson with a really nice ball fake to shake the defender and bank in a runner pic.twitter.com/HDpr1hVOtO – 10:09 PM
Amen Thompson with a really nice ball fake to shake the defender and bank in a runner pic.twitter.com/HDpr1hVOtO – 10:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sengun tonight:
22 PTS
15 REB
8-12 FG
in just 24 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 9:53 PM
Sengun tonight:
22 PTS
15 REB
8-12 FG
in just 24 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 9:53 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
With Rockets up by 36 late third quarter, Cam Whitmore checks in. – 9:48 PM
With Rockets up by 36 late third quarter, Cam Whitmore checks in. – 9:48 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
VanVleet sits with the Rockets up 38 with 4:30 left in the third quarter. He’s played 26 minutes and shouldn’t be needed the rest of the night. A much needed break for the NBA’s minutes leader – 9:44 PM
VanVleet sits with the Rockets up 38 with 4:30 left in the third quarter. He’s played 26 minutes and shouldn’t be needed the rest of the night. A much needed break for the NBA’s minutes leader – 9:44 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
20 points and 10 rebounds in just one half for Alperen Sengun
pic.twitter.com/7YHkKoyX5J – 9:21 PM
20 points and 10 rebounds in just one half for Alperen Sengun
pic.twitter.com/7YHkKoyX5J – 9:21 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
HALF: Rockets 56, Mavs 39. Sengun is having his way with the Mavs, putting up 20 points (including a three) and 10 boards while Jabari went for 14 and 5. They have pretty much been the offense. Dallas (3-24 3P) missed 20 straight threes before ending the streak. – 9:13 PM
HALF: Rockets 56, Mavs 39. Sengun is having his way with the Mavs, putting up 20 points (including a three) and 10 boards while Jabari went for 14 and 5. They have pretty much been the offense. Dallas (3-24 3P) missed 20 straight threes before ending the streak. – 9:13 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Dallas has missed 18 straight three-point attempts. Has anything like this ever happened in this building? – 8:56 PM
Dallas has missed 18 straight three-point attempts. Has anything like this ever happened in this building? – 8:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Mavs are shooting 21 percent for the game, 2-for-14 in the second quarter, and 1-for-19 from behind the three-point line. I think they might be a better team with Luka and Kyrie – 8:55 PM
Mavs are shooting 21 percent for the game, 2-for-14 in the second quarter, and 1-for-19 from behind the three-point line. I think they might be a better team with Luka and Kyrie – 8:55 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
This feels new: Ime Udoka is clearly making a concerted effort to get opportunities for Jabari Smith Jr. here in the second quarter with this bench unit. Jabari has responded with a team-high 10 points on 4-7 FG. – 8:53 PM
This feels new: Ime Udoka is clearly making a concerted effort to get opportunities for Jabari Smith Jr. here in the second quarter with this bench unit. Jabari has responded with a team-high 10 points on 4-7 FG. – 8:53 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Udoka calls a timeout 25 seconds into the second quarter after the Rockets allow Olivier-Maxence Prosper goes coast-to-coast after a brutal offensive possession – 8:40 PM
Udoka calls a timeout 25 seconds into the second quarter after the Rockets allow Olivier-Maxence Prosper goes coast-to-coast after a brutal offensive possession – 8:40 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of the 1st
Rockets: 23
Mavericks: 17 pic.twitter.com/p3FY53zZRU – 8:38 PM
End of the 1st
Rockets: 23
Mavericks: 17 pic.twitter.com/p3FY53zZRU – 8:38 PM
offense 
no breaks Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green is 0-for-4, but he’s defending well, rebounding well, and he has two assists – 8:29 PM
Jalen Green is 0-for-4, but he’s defending well, rebounding well, and he has two assists – 8:29 PM
for Timmy Mark Followill @MFollowill
Fan poll tonight in Houston… And of course the answer is Yes! pic.twitter.com/7CVOGgPbt3 – 8:23 PM
Fan poll tonight in Houston… And of course the answer is Yes! pic.twitter.com/7CVOGgPbt3 – 8:23 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Alpi’s a PROBLEM in the paint 😤 pic.twitter.com/VoUFEXrlsd – 8:22 PM
Alpi’s a PROBLEM in the paint 😤 pic.twitter.com/VoUFEXrlsd – 8:22 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
DB hitting from range early!
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/WNlUM92J3d – 8:18 PM
DB hitting from range early!
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/WNlUM92J3d – 8:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 5 vs Dallas!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cQrevYCJgD – 8:11 PM
Starting 5 vs Dallas!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cQrevYCJgD – 8:11 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Morris, Hardaway, Hardy
HOU starters: Brooks, Smith, Sengun, Green VanVleet
7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:40 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Morris, Hardaway, Hardy
HOU starters: Brooks, Smith, Sengun, Green VanVleet
7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:40 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Mavs are starting Tim Hardaway Jr, Jaden Hardy, Derrick Jones Jr, Markieff Morris, and Grant Williams.
Normal starters for the Rockets – 7:37 PM
Mavs are starting Tim Hardaway Jr, Jaden Hardy, Derrick Jones Jr, Markieff Morris, and Grant Williams.
Normal starters for the Rockets – 7:37 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets going with their usual starting lineup.
Mavericks will start Jaden Hardy, Tim Hardaway Jr., Derrick Jones Jr, Markieff Morris and Grant Williams pic.twitter.com/XOxCxXRmm9 – 7:31 PM
#Rockets going with their usual starting lineup.
Mavericks will start Jaden Hardy, Tim Hardaway Jr., Derrick Jones Jr, Markieff Morris and Grant Williams pic.twitter.com/XOxCxXRmm9 – 7:31 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
ChopNBlok, a Houston-based Nigerian restaurant, serving food at Toyota Center.
#Rockets hosting Nigerian Heritage Night, the first of its kind in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/ZKfUKbQ5LJ – 7:28 PM
ChopNBlok, a Houston-based Nigerian restaurant, serving food at Toyota Center.
#Rockets hosting Nigerian Heritage Night, the first of its kind in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/ZKfUKbQ5LJ – 7:28 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson (non-Covid illness) and Cody Zeller (right ankle sprain) are listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Houston.
Herb and JV are no longer on the injury report. – 7:18 PM
Zion Williamson (non-Covid illness) and Cody Zeller (right ankle sprain) are listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Houston.
Herb and JV are no longer on the injury report. – 7:18 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets are 3-5 in games Tari Eason has missed this season, and they are +13.8 points per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor and -1.9 points per 100 possessions when he’s off, so his absence is felt audacy.com/sportsradio610… – 7:17 PM
The Rockets are 3-5 in games Tari Eason has missed this season, and they are +13.8 points per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor and -1.9 points per 100 possessions when he’s off, so his absence is felt audacy.com/sportsradio610… – 7:17 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Our Bobi 🫶
@BobanMarjanovic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/AZmilOs93s – 7:02 PM
Our Bobi 🫶
@BobanMarjanovic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/AZmilOs93s – 7:02 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs list Keldon Johnson as probable for Saturday night at Dallas with lower back tightness. – 6:43 PM
Spurs list Keldon Johnson as probable for Saturday night at Dallas with lower back tightness. – 6:43 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Seth Curry (back spasms) will be AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against HOU.
Luka Dončić (quad strain), Kyrie Irving (heel contusion), Dereck Lively II (ankle sprain), Josh Green (elbow sprain), Maxi Kleber (small toe dislocation) and Dante Exum (lower leg contusion) will be OUT. – 6:37 PM
Seth Curry (back spasms) will be AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against HOU.
Luka Dončić (quad strain), Kyrie Irving (heel contusion), Dereck Lively II (ankle sprain), Josh Green (elbow sprain), Maxi Kleber (small toe dislocation) and Dante Exum (lower leg contusion) will be OUT. – 6:37 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Seth Curry is available in HOU. He and Hardy the only ball handling types who will be playing tonight 7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:36 PM
Per JKidd: Seth Curry is available in HOU. He and Hardy the only ball handling types who will be playing tonight 7:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:36 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Ike Udoka says Tari Eason is currently testing his sore leg, so he’ll know shortly if he’ll available tonight. – 6:18 PM
Ike Udoka says Tari Eason is currently testing his sore leg, so he’ll know shortly if he’ll available tonight. – 6:18 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
This fan in Houston had a @T_HardJR @umichbball jersey 🙌
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/w3m9jLF7WH – 5:56 PM
This fan in Houston had a @T_HardJR @umichbball jersey 🙌
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/w3m9jLF7WH – 5:56 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Pregame workout time for #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. He just popped onto the court working with assistant coach Royal Ivey. He’s in the corner, draining J’s. pic.twitter.com/t3qVFCa5dZ – 5:46 PM
Pregame workout time for #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. He just popped onto the court working with assistant coach Royal Ivey. He’s in the corner, draining J’s. pic.twitter.com/t3qVFCa5dZ – 5:46 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will call the first timeout?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:29 PM
Which team will call the first timeout?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst and Tomball native Chiney Ogwumike will take the First Shot before Rockets-Mavericks tonight – 5:03 PM
Two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst and Tomball native Chiney Ogwumike will take the First Shot before Rockets-Mavericks tonight – 5:03 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Liftoff for the first EVER Nigerian Heritage Night in the NBA with the @HoustonRockets! 🇳🇬🚀
pic.twitter.com/60y6vWNAMZ – 4:57 PM
Liftoff for the first EVER Nigerian Heritage Night in the NBA with the @HoustonRockets! 🇳🇬🚀
pic.twitter.com/60y6vWNAMZ – 4:57 PM
Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Liftoff for the first EVER Nigerian Heritage Night in the NBA with the @HoustonRockets! 🇳🇬🚀 pic.twitter.com/bnqQ4b6Ldq – 4:31 PM
Liftoff for the first EVER Nigerian Heritage Night in the NBA with the @HoustonRockets! 🇳🇬🚀
pic.twitter.com/bnqQ4b6Ldq – 4:31 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Friday night hoops in H-Town 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN
🎟 Rockets.com pic.twitter.com/dCK0PF9XrT – 4:05 PM
Friday night hoops in H-Town 🤘
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @SpaceCityHN
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN
🎟 Rockets.com pic.twitter.com/dCK0PF9XrT – 4:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic isn’t with the team due to personal reasons, but is expected to be back for Monday’s Christmas game vs. Dallas. #Suns – 2:32 PM
Jusuf Nurkic isn’t with the team due to personal reasons, but is expected to be back for Monday’s Christmas game vs. Dallas. #Suns – 2:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most RPG + APG this season:
21.7 — Nikola Jokic
19.4 — Domantas Sabonis
17.7 — Joel Embiid
17.5 — Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/xqz3DAibBz – 2:16 PM
Most RPG + APG this season:
21.7 — Nikola Jokic
19.4 — Domantas Sabonis
17.7 — Joel Embiid
17.5 — Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/xqz3DAibBz – 2:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🐴 vs. 🚀
🆚 @houstonrockets
7PM CT
📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/579HOG9jrT – 2:00 PM
🐴 vs. 🚀
🆚 @houstonrockets
7PM CT📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/579HOG9jrT – 2:00 PM