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Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks (22 Oct): preview, form, head-to-head and how to watch
NBA, Thursday, 22 October 2026: Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks. Standings, recent form, head-to-head record and TV listings.
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Key facts
- Competition
- NBA
- Date
- Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Start time (UTC)
- 00:30
- Venue
- Toyota Center (Houston), Houston
- TV / streaming
- NBA League Pass (United States)
Match overview
NBA action on Thursday, 22 October 2026 sees Houston Rockets take on Dallas Mavericks, with the start at 00:30 UTC.
The venue for the game is Toyota Center (Houston), Houston. All times on this page are shown in UTC; the match page converts the start time to your local time zone.
Where the teams stand
In the latest standings Houston Rockets are 2nd with 0 wins and 0 defeats from 0 matches, while Dallas Mavericks are 2nd with 0 wins and 0 defeats from 0 matches.
Houston Rockets have scored 0 points and conceded 0 points in the league, a difference of 0. Dallas Mavericks have scored 0 points and conceded 0 points in the league, a difference of 0.
| # | Team | P | W | L | GF | GA | GD | W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 116 | 104 | +12 | 1-0 |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Portland Trail Blazers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Sacramento Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Dallas Mavericks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | LA Clippers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Memphis Grizzlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
Recent form
Over their last 5 games Houston Rockets have 3 wins and 2 defeats. They scored 630 points and let in 575 points (L-W-W-L-W).
Over their last 5 games Dallas Mavericks have 2 wins and 3 defeats. They scored 606 points and let in 614 points (W-L-W-L-L).
| Team | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 16 Oct | Oklahoma City Thunder | H | 116-89 | W |
| Houston Rockets | 11 Oct | Dallas Mavericks | H | 115-132 | L |
| Houston Rockets | 9 Oct | Dallas Mavericks | A | 135-117 | W |
| Houston Rockets | 13 Apr | Memphis Grizzlies | H | 132-101 | W |
| Houston Rockets | 11 Apr | Minnesota Timberwolves | H | 132-136 | L |
| Dallas Mavericks | 17 Oct | Atlanta Hawks | H | 111-135 | L |
| Dallas Mavericks | 15 Oct | New Orleans Pelicans | H | 97-101 | L |
| Dallas Mavericks | 11 Oct | Houston Rockets | A | 132-115 | W |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9 Oct | Houston Rockets | H | 117-135 | L |
| Dallas Mavericks | 13 Apr | Chicago Bulls | H | 149-128 | W |
Head-to-head
We hold 2 meetings between the two sides. The record stands at 1 win for Houston Rockets and 1 win for Dallas Mavericks. The most recent meeting came on Sunday, 11 October 2026: Houston Rockets 115-132 Dallas Mavericks.
Across 2 meetings, the sides have produced 499 points, an average of 249.5 per game.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Houston Rockets | 115-132 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 9 Oct | Dallas Mavericks | 117-135 | Houston Rockets |
Key numbers to watch
In their recent matches Houston Rockets averaged 126 points scored and 115 conceded per game, while Dallas Mavericks averaged 121.2 scored and 122.8 conceded.
Houston Rockets have the sharper recent attack, averaging 126 points per game over their last 5 matches. Houston Rockets have been harder to score against, conceding 115 points per game over the same spell.
How to watch
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