Three people scored 20 points and the Mavericks won 4 consecutive games. Amen scored 27 points and Flagg scored 12 points and 5 points.

The new NBA regular season continues, and the Houston Rockets (4 wins and 2 losses) continue their winning streak. Thompson scored 27 points and 5 rebounds, Shen Jing scored 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Durant also scored 20+. They led the team to regain the lead at the critical moment in the fourth quarter. The Rockets narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-102 at home (2 wins, 5 losses). The Rockets have won 4 consecutive games and the Mavericks have suffered 2 consecutive losses.

The Rockets' Thompson scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Shen Jing scored 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, Durant scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Ethan scored 15 points. Washington of the Mavericks had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Christie had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Gafford had 14 points and 4 rebounds, Flagg made 5 of 10 shots and had 12 points and 5 rebounds, Russell had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists.

After the opening 4 draws, A-Thompson hit a three-pointer from the corner, and the Rockets took the lead. K-Thompson fired and scored 5 points in a row. He led the team to a 7-0 spurt, and the Mavericks took the lead. The Rockets quickly responded with 5 points to catch up. Flagg hit a three-pointer from the right wing. The two teams then formed a tug-of-war. Flagg scored consecutive goals to help the team maintain the lead. The Mavericks led 24-18 with 3 minutes and 40 seconds left in the first quarter. Durant's jump shot led the team to recover 4 points. Marshall and Williams took turns to score. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 28-24.

Shepard hit a three-pointer and the team started the second quarter with a 7-0 counterattack, and the Rockets quickly took the lead. Gafford's second attack succeeded to temporarily stop the bleeding, Shen Jing scored two more goals, and the Rockets led 35-30. Washington scored two goals in a row and led the team to an 8-2 counterattack to regain the lead. Ethan's touch came and he scored two three-pointers in a row. A-Thompson broke through and scored 3 points. The Rockets led 46-42 at 4 minutes and 15 seconds before halftime. Marshall responded with a three-pointer, A-Thompson was still active and scored 5 points to help the team maintain the lead. Washington scored 5 points in a row to tie the game at 52. Shen Jing and Durant combined for 4 points to put the Rockets in the lead again. Flagg hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc and A-Thompson made an alley-oop dunk. At the end of the half, the Rockets led 58-55 by 3 points.

A-Thompson of the Rockets scored 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in the first half, Shen Jing scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Durant scored 10 points; Washington of the Mavericks scored 13 points and 3 rebounds, and Flagg scored 12 points and 3 rebounds.

Washington scored 5 points in a row shortly after the start of the third quarter, and Christie also hit a three-pointer. An 8-2 counterattack gave the Mavericks a 65-62 lead. Shen Jing hit a hook and Holiday hit a three-pointer from the left wing. They led the team to fight back with 7 points and the Rockets regained the lead. After the Mavericks timeout, Christie hit a three-pointer to temporarily stop the bleeding. Durant and A-Thompson led the team to score another 6 points to expand the advantage. Washington stood up again at this time and scored 4 points to prevent the gap from widening. Holiday successfully scored 3 points, Russell and Washington combined for 4 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks trailed by 3 points 78-81.

Capela's second attack started the fourth quarter, Gafford scored in counterattack, Ethan hit a three-pointer, Shepard succeeded in a single, and the Rockets led 89-80. Russell and Christie took turns to hit three-pointers. They led the team to a 10-2 counterattack, and the Mavericks chased to 90-91. Durant fired and scored two three-pointers in a row. The Mavericks showed no weakness. Washington scored 3 points and led the team to respond with 7 points. The two teams tied at 99. After the 101 tie, Shen Jing made two free throws, and then Shen Jing scored with a hook. The Rockets led 105-102 with 1 minute and 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Washington missed a three-pointer, Christie committed a defensive foul, Okogie made two free throws, and the Rockets led by 5 points. Russell missed a three-pointer, A-Thompson made one of two free throws, and the Rockets led 108-102 with 27.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Flagg barely made a three-pointer but was blocked by A-Thompson. Ethan dunked on a fast break. The Rockets won 110-102.

Mavericks starting lineup: Christie, Flagg, K-Thompson, Washington, Gafford

Rockets starting lineup: A-Thompson, Okogie, Durant, Ethan, Shen Jing