The Houston Rockets have not won an opening game since 2017. That game came against the Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durant hit a shot that was correctly ruled just a beat too late, and Houston escaped with a 122-121 win.…
The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks in their season opener, aiming to snap an eight-game losing streak in opening games dating back to 2017. Both Southwest Division rivals split their four-game series last season, with each home team claiming victory. Houston enters the contest as an 8.5-point favorite before heading to San Antonio for the second night of a back-to-back.
Dallas is integrating several new additions under new head coach Dusty May, including rookie Morez Johnson Jr. and addition Zaccharie Risacher alongside Kyrie Irving's return. Meanwhile, the Rockets welcome back Fred VanVleet from injury while incorporating new arrivals Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic into their lineup.
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