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American Airlines Center is where the Houston Rockets (5-0) and Dallas Mavericks (3-2) will square off on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Alperen Sengun will be one of the players to watch when these two squads go up against one another.
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Rockets vs. Mavericks: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
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- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Rockets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.7% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.7% | 11 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.0 | 12 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 38.2 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.6 | 16 |
Mavericks' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.1% | 3 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.2 | 17 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.4 | 6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.6 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 21 |
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Top Players
Rockets
- Kevin Durant puts up 22.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Rockets.
- Sengun adds 24.5 points, 7.0 assists and 9.0 rebounds per game, and Amen Thompson contributes with 18.2 points, 3.8 assists and 8.0 rebounds per contest.
- Jabari Smith Jr. connects on 2.4 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Fred VanVleet grabs 2.0 steals per game. Durant collects 1.8 blocks a game.
Mavericks
- Cooper Flagg holds the top spot on the Mavericks scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 25.3 points and 6.8 assists per game.
- P.J. Washington's per-game averages this season are 16.0 points, 1.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds.
- Kyrie Irving hits 2.8 treys per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive effort gets a boost from Flagg (2.8 steals per game) and Daniel Gafford (2.0 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Reed Sheppard: Out (Back),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Back),
Marcus Smart: Questionable (Forearm),
Steven Adams: Out (Soleus)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Santi Aldama: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Tarik Biberovic: Day-To-Day (Heel),
Sergio De Larrea: Out (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out (Foot),
Naji Marshall: Questionable (Illness)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Mavericks | W 128-110 | Home |
| 10/23/2026 | Spurs | W 114-110 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Hawks | W 121-114 | Away |
| 10/26/2026 | Hawks | W 120-110 | Home |
| 10/28/2026 | Bucks | W 132-100 | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 11/4/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 11/9/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Rockets | L 128-110 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Pacers | W 121-105 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Spurs | L 122-106 | Home |
| 10/26/2026 | Heat | W 113-109 | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Thunder | W 120-96 | Home |
| 10/30/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 11/4/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 11/6/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 11/8/2026 | Nets | - | Home |
| 11/9/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
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