The Houston Rockets (16-8) are welcoming in the Dallas Mavericks (11-17) for a contest between Southwest Division foes at Toyota Center, with a tip-off time of 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. It’s the third matchup between the clubs this year.

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Rockets vs. Mavericks game informationDate: Saturday, January 31, 2026Time: 8:30 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: ABCLocation: Houston, TexasVenue: Toyota Center

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Rockets key playersAlperen Sengun: 23.7 PTS, 9.5 REB, 7.2 AST, 1.5 STL, 49.5 FG%, 32.8 3PT% (20-for-61)Amen Thompson: 17.6 PTS, 7.3 REB, 5.2 AST, 1.3 STL, 49.3 FG%, 18.4 3PT% (9-for-49)Kevin Durant: 25.1 PTS, 51.3 FG%, 42.0 3PT% (42-for-100)Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.3 PTS, 7.0 REB, 44.7 FG%, 36.2 3PT% (47-for-130)Reed Sheppard: 12.8 PTS, 1.5 STL, 45.6 FG%, 42.8 3PT% (62-for-145)Mavericks key playersCooper Flagg: 18.6 PTS, 1.3 STL, 47.8 FG%, 23.9 3PT% (22-for-92)P.J. Washington: 16.0 PTS, 7.9 REB, 1.1 STL, 1.3 BLK, 44.8 FG%, 32.7 3PT% (35-for-107)Naji Marshall: 12.9 PTS, 1.1 STL, 52.8 FG%, 30.2 3PT% (26-for-86)Max Christie: 11.8 PTS, 48.0 FG%, 45.9 3PT% (68-for-148)Brandon Williams: 10.9 PTS, 1.3 STL, 39.6 FG%, 19.2 3PT% (14-for-73)

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Rockets vs. Mavericks stats breakdownThe 121.1 points per game the Rockets score are only 4.4 more points than the Mavericks give up (116.7).The Mavericks put up an average of 113.0 points per game, only 0.9 more points than the 112.1 the Rockets allow.The Rockets and the Mavericks rebound at about the same rate, with the Rockets averaging 4.7 more rebounds per game.The Mavericks are shooting 46.0% from the field, 0.2% lower than the 46.2% the Rockets’ opponents have shot this season.This season, the Rockets have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.6% higher than the 46.0% of shots the Mavericks’ opponents have made.

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