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Mavericks vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

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

Jeremy Brener

Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are starting the new year off hoping to put their last two games behind them as they take on the Dallas Mavericks at home.

The Rockets had two ugly losses to close out 2024, and they are hoping to start 2025 off with a win against the Mavericks, who are struggling mightily with injuries.

Luka Doncic strained his calf a week ago and is out for a little while. Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II also missed their last game against the Sacramento Kings, so the Rockets could take advantage against their Lone Star State rival.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Mavericks vs. Rockets Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks

PG Luka Doncic (OUT - calf)

PG Kyrie Irving (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)

SG Klay Thompson (QUESTIONABLE - illness)

C Dereck Lively II (QUESTIONABLE - hip)

PG Dante Exum (OUT - wrist)

Houston Rockets

PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)

SF Dillon Brooks (QUESTIONABLE - personal)

SG Amen Thompson (OUT - suspension)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks

  • PG Spencer Dinwiddie
  • SG Jaden Hardy
  • SF Quentin Grimes
  • PF P.J. Washington
  • C Daniel Gafford

Houston Rockets

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

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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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