The Houston Rockets got 30 points apiece from Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., as they used a massive first half of basketball to build a lead, and then cruised home in the second half to a 128-110 victory over…
The Houston Rockets secured a 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their season opener on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Houston dominated early, establishing a 70-38 halftime advantage before cruising through the second half. Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets' offense, each scoring 30 points, while Dallas was led by rookie Cooper Flagg's 32-point performance.
Alperen Sengun added 23 points and 10 rebounds for Houston, while Amen Thompson contributed a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double. Point guard Fred VanVleet distributed 11 assists without committing a turnover. Tari Eason was ejected after playing only three minutes following a flagrant 2 foul. Head coach Ime Udoka's team next faces the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
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