The Lone Star rivalry is back as the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets prepare to face off in a matchup loaded with young talent and postseason aspirations. With both teams looking to make a statement, every possession could bring another…
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are scheduled to face each other in a preseason matchup on October 9, 2026, at the Venetian Arena in Cotai, Macao. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV nationally in the US, with local coverage from KFAA 29 and Space City Home Network, as well as streaming on mavs.com and Amazon Prime Video.
Dallas welcomes back Kyrie Irving without restrictions following knee and calf injuries, while Dereck Lively II remains out with a foot issue. Houston enters the game largely healthy, with Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams returning from previous long-term injuries under head coach Ime Udoka.
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