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Rockets vs. Mavericks: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Dallas Mavericks. Here's everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are hoping to snap their five-game losing streak as they play their fourth game in six days against the Dallas Mavericks on the road.

The Mavs will have Anthony Davis making his team debut after he was traded by the Lakers to the Mavericks a week ago.

It will be the first home game for Dallas since the trade, so there should be an emotional crowd witnessing the game between the Rockets and the Mavericks, where extra security is expected to be on hand.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Rockets vs. Mavericks Information

  • Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass

Rockets vs. Mavericks Injury Report

Houston Rockets

PG Fred VanVleet (OUT - ankle)

PF Jabari Smith Jr. (OUT - hand)

Dallas Mavericks

SF Caleb Martin (OUT - hip)

C Dereck Lively II (OUT - ankle)

C Dwight Powell (OUT - hip)

Rockets vs. Mavericks Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Amen Thompson
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Tari Eason
  • C Alperen Sengun

Dallas Mavericks

  • PG Kyrie Irving
  • SG Klay Thompson
  • SF P.J. Washington
  • PF Anthony Davis
  • C Daniel Gafford
  • Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. 
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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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