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On December 22, the Dallas Mavericks (16-11) and Houston Rockets (13-12) square off at Toyota Center.
This week, the Dallas Mavericks have suffered losses to the Clippers 120-111, Timberwolves 119-101, and Nuggets 130-104. With 47.1% of their shooting, the Dallas Mavericks are scoring 119 points on average and giving up 117.7 points on 48.8%. Kyrie Irving averages 23 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Luka Doncic averages 32.7 points and 9.1 assists. Derrick Jones Jr. is pulling down 3.5 rebounds, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is the 3rd player to score in double figures. The Dallas Mavericks are making 74.9% of their free throws and 37% of their field goals from beyond the arc. They are pulling down 42 rebounds per game and permitting 37.2% shooting from beyond the arc. The Mavericks will be thin in the backcourt with no Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, which could cause problems with lineup rotation as they attempt to contain Houston’s explosive offense.
The Rockets are keen to get back on track after dropping their last 3 games. Ime Udoka’s team had won 5 consecutive matches prior to their current slump, which was their 2nd-longest streak of victories of the year. The Hawks defeated Houston 134-127 the previous game. They have only lost at home once this season. With an 11-2 record at home, the Rockets are currently only one game above .500. Against the Hawks, Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. mixed for 66 points. VanVleet’s and Smith’s scores of 32 and 34 respectively were season highs. Tari Eason is the only player who is probably going to miss the Hawks game, but the other two will be ready for this match. The Rockets are sweating over Tari Eason’s availability because of his sore lower legs and are without Victor Oladipo due to injury.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game Information
- Date: 12/22/2023
- Time: 08:10 PM ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL.
- How to Watch Mavericks vs Rockets: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
