Mavericks vs. Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions


The Dallas Mavericks (44-29) play against the Houston Rockets (38-35) at Toyota Center

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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday March 31, 2024

Dallas Mavericks 0, Houston Rockets 0 (7:00 pm ET)

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Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 🖐 vs. Dallas
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Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Tonight’s starters ⤵
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Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
“Just do whatever my team needs me to do to win.”
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Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (right knee soreness) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Rockets.
Josh Green (right ankle sprain) will be OUT. – 6:33 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
HOU starters: Brooks, Thompson, Smith, Green VanVleet
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:32 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs’ listed starters: Doncic, Irving, Gafford, Washington, Jones. – 6:32 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (right knee soreness) is in the Mavs’ starting lineup vs. Rockets. – 6:31 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Luka Doncic, who was a game-time decision, will play for Mavericks vs. Rockets tonight. – 6:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Luka Doncic will start for the Mavs tonight – 6:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is going through his usual pregame routine. Unless he feels soreness afterward, I would expect him to play, but that’s a guess on my part. pic.twitter.com/EPewdcnuoy6:01 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jason Kidd on Jalen Green’s recent play: “Some call it a heater. You can see he’s very confident. He’s making it look very easy.” ICYMI, Rockets believe that “mindset,” as Royal Ivey put it, is the key to the way so much has improved. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:58 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
We 💙 our Bobi
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Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Nikola Jokic has 6 career games with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists.
That is the same total as the rest of the NBA combined over the last 25 seasons.
Games with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in last 25 seasons:
Jokic – 6
Doncic – 3
Westbrook – 2
Harden – 1 – 5:44 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Nikola Jokic has 6 career games with 25 point, 15 rebounds and 15 assists.
That is the same total as the rest of the NBA combined over the last 25 seasons.
Games with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in last 25 seasons:
Jokic – 6
Doncic – 3
Westbrook – 2
Harden – 1 – 5:42 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka Doncic listed as questionable (right knee soreness) for tonight and at this point his status is still TBD. Jason Kidd says a decision will be made closer to game time. – 5:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Luka Doncic (knee soreness) is a game-time decision, Jason Kidd said. – 5:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic will test knee before game, gametime decision. – 5:37 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka was asked if Alperen Sengun comes back this season whether he would start or come off the bench.
“We’ve discussed all the scenarios. Obviously haven’t made the decision and that’s totally based on if he’s going to be available or not. At that point, it would be a good… pic.twitter.com/Mal6osDC4X5:36 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets HC Ime Udoka said he agreed w/ those that say Kyrie Irving is an all-time great offensive player-“He’s the best 1-on-1 player I’ve ever coached or been around.” Added that a lot of the other current elite players that he’s been around & coached feel the same about Kyrie – 5:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Ime Udoka says Kyrie Irving is “by far the best offensive player I’ve ever seen.” Coached him in Brooklyn and with USA Basketball. – 5:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Cam Whitmore to return today with a limit of about 20 minutes. Ime Udoka said Rockets will try to play him back into game shape. – 5:20 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
As expected, #Rockets HC Ime Udoka acknowledged rookie Cam Whitmore is available off the bench tonight vs Mavericks. He’s missed the last 9 games with a knee injury. @SportsTalk790 – 5:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic cane to the arena earlier than usual to warm up and test his sore knee. – 4:48 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The 196th regular season game tonight between the Mavs and Rockets…but the first with both teams on winning streaks of longer than 5 going in. Mavs have won 6 straight and 10 of 11…Rockets w/ 11 wins in a row. Big game with both teams playing great! 6p CDT, BSSW. – 4:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rafer Alston to take the First Shot before Rockets-Mavericks tonight, hopefully with some Skip 2 My Lou ballhandling mixed in. – 4:28 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Former Rockets guard Rafer Alston, who was part of the team that won 22 straight games in 2008, will take the first shot tonight as the Rockets go for their 12th straight – 4:18 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Tonight’s #Rockets First Shot for charity will be taken by Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston who was the starting point guard for the Rockets during their 22-game winning streak in 2008. – 4:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
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Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
last day of March! we had a pretty good month, hbu? pic.twitter.com/cToq98zvAE1:33 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green has taken off, with improvements that have been obvious. But to Rockets assistant coach Royal Ivey, the changes that has made the difference have been to confidence and mindset houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:17 PM
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Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
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