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Rockets vs. Mavericks: Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Dallas Mavericks. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) tries to turn the corner during the fourth quarter with Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) defending at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) tries to turn the corner during the fourth quarter with Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) defending at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images / Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are completing their three-game Lone Star State road trip as they take on the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks.

The Mavs are off to a strong start this season, winning three of their first four games, including their last contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference Finals rematch on the road.

The Mavs are led by Luka Doncic, who is off to a hot start averaging 26.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are fresh off of a win against the San Antonio Spurs and are hoping to win consecutive games for the first time this season. If the Rockets can find a way to contain Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, they will have a shot to pull off an upset on the road.

Rockets vs. Mavericks Broadcast Information

Rockets vs. Mavericks Injury Report

Houston Rockets

n/a

Dallas Mavericks

  • PF Maxi Kleber (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)
  • PG Dante Exum (OUT - wrist)

Rockets vs. Mavericks Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Dallas Mavericks

  • PG Luka Doncic
  • SG Kyrie Irving
  • SF Klay Thompson
  • PF P.J. Washington
  • C Daniel Gafford

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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