Dallas Mavericks Outpace Houston Rockets 132–115 in Preseason Clash
The Dallas Mavericks secured a 132–115 victory over the Houston Rockets on October 11, 2026, in their 2026–27 NBA preseason game. Marcus Smart led Houston with 20 points, while Dallas balanced scoring with Kyrie Irving and Zaccharie Risacher each contributing effectively.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 132–115 in their October 11, 2026 preseason meeting. Dallas held a consistent scoring edge across all quarters, outpacing Houston 28–27, 30–24, 37–34, and 37–30. The 17-point margin reflected Dallas’s offensive depth and balanced contributions.
Marcus Smart led Houston with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 4 three-pointers, alongside 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 23 minutes. Reed Sheppard also added 17 points, hitting 4 threes but committing 5 turnovers. Despite these individual efforts, Houston’s supporting cast fell short against Dallas’s collective output.
On the Mavericks’ side, Kyrie Irving tallied 17 points and 3 assists without turnovers, shooting 6-of-13 with 2 triples in 21 minutes. Zaccharie Risacher contributed 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Notably, Dallas’s duo combined for 33 points on efficient shooting and low turnovers, contrasting Houston’s higher turnovers from key scorers. This difference in ball control and scoring balance was a defining contrast in the game’s outcome.
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