Game Summary
The Houston Rockets opened their season with a decisive 128-110 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. The win improves Houston’s record to 1-0, while Dallas falls to 0-1.
First Half Dominance
Houston established control early, jumping out to a 32-26 lead after the first quarter before unleashing a massive second-quarter surge. The Rockets outscored Dallas 38-12 in the second period, building an insurmountable advantage by halftime. Kevin Durant was instrumental in this stretch, finishing with 30 points for Houston.
His scoring output included multiple dunks and crucial free throws that helped extend the lead significantly. Alperen Sengun contributed across the board with 10 rebounds, anchoring the interior presence for the home team.
Dallas Resurgence Falls Short
The Mavericks began to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter, winning the period 38-30 and narrowing the gap. Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 32 points for Dallas, providing consistent offense through various shots including layups and jumpers. Naji Marshall facilitated the Dallas attack with six assists, while Zaccharie Risacher grabbed six rebounds.
