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Views from the Game: Rockets Cruise to season-opening win over Mavericks

The Houston Rockets opened their 2026-27 campaign against a familiar foe on Wednesday. The Rockets welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to Toyota Center to open the season after facing the same team twice in China to open the preseason. The Rockets…

By Lachard Binkley · The Dream Shake

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:29 PM

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The Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-110 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Jabari Smith and Kevin Durant led the Rockets' offense with 30 points each.
Fred VanVleet recorded 11 assists and zero turnovers in his return after missing all of last season.

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The Houston Rockets secured a 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their season opener on Wednesday at the Toyota Center. Jabari Smith and Kevin Durant each posted 30-point performances to lead Houston to a commanding win, establishing a 70-38 halftime lead before closing out the contest.

Fred VanVleet contributed 11 assists with zero turnovers in his first start in over a year, while Alperen Sengun added 23 points and 10 rebounds. Early in the game, Tari Eason was ejected just three minutes in following a flagrant-two foul on PJ Washington.

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