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Mavericks hand Rockets season’s first loss in 116-111 comedy of errors

So… Maybe the Rockets should trade for Kyrie Irving. Joking- kind of. But the Rockets are no longer undefeated, and Irving was one of the primary reasons why. He had 33 points on 12/19 shooting from the field in the…

By James Piercey · The Dream Shake

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:48 AM

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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 116-111 to give Houston their first loss of the season.
Kyrie Irving scored 33 points and Cooper Flagg added 32 points for the Mavericks.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 26 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in 22 points.

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The Dallas Mavericks handed the Houston Rockets their first loss of the season in a tight 116-111 finish. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 33 points, while Cooper Flagg contributed 32 points on efficient 13-of-19 shooting to overcome Houston's efforts.

Playing without the injured Alperen Sengun, the Rockets struggled with late-game execution despite collecting 20 offensive rebounds. Kevin Durant paced Houston with 26 points despite crucial missed free throws down the stretch, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 22 points.

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