NBA 2022 Live: Mavericks vs Rockets Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-Ups, and DAL vs HOU Dream11 Prediction. The Dallas Mavericks will end their two-game homestand when they head on the road to face the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Saturday.
Where to watch the Mavericks vs Rockets game?
The Mavericks are 20-18 on the season after a convincing 99-82 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, are coming off a dramatic 114-111 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Rockets are currently 11-25 on the season after a game-winning buzzer-beater. Each NBA franchise has its own distinct viewpoint.
You can watch the game on the NBA App if you have an NBA League Pass membership, and it will also be aired nationally on TNT. Let’s look through the most current team news as well as our Dream11 predictions for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.
Team news and Injuries
The NBA’s health and safety regulations have been entered by Boban Marjanovic and Kristaps Porzingis. They are not going to meet the Rockets in Houston. Willie Cauley-Stein will not be joining the Mavericks due to personal reasons. Isaiah Thomas, who signed a 10-day deal, has yet to join the squad.
The Rockets are in better shape than any other club in the NBA. Usman Garuba and Armoni Brooks are also being monitored for their health and safety. The only player who will miss time due to injury is Alperen Sengun (ankle). The Mavericks’ backcourt will once again be manned by Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic.
Mavericks vs Rockets Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have appeared to be a very competitive team, especially early in the season. The Mavericks celebrated Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement at the game, which came after a statement win against the Golden State Warriors. The Mavericks held their own against the best in the West, thanks to excellent defense and efficient offensive rotations.
The Houston Rockets have just come off a thrilling victory over the Washington Wizards. The Rockets will go into this game against Dallas with a lot of motivation after Kevin Porter Jr.’s game-winning buzzer-beater. Despite Houston’s ten-point advantage entering the fourth quarter, Washington was able to close the gap, finally tying the game with less than 15 seconds remaining.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Head to Head record
The Mavericks and the Houston Rockets have played 186 games in the regular season, with the Mavericks winning 86 games and the Rockets winning 100. The Rockets have won three of their previous five meetings with the Mavericks.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Predicted Lineups
Dallas Mavericks
Point Guard – Luka Doncic | Shooting Guard – Jalen Brunson | Small Forward – Dorian Finney-Smith | Power Forward – Maxi Kleber | Center – Dwight Powell
Houston Rockets
Point Guard – Kevin Porter Jr. | Shooting Guard – Jalen Green | Small Forward – Jae’Sean Tate | Power Forward – David Nwaba | Center – Christian Wood
Mavericks vs Rockets Dream11 Team
Point Guard – L. Doncic, K. Porter Jr.
Shooting Guard – J. Brunson, J. Green
Small Forward – D. Finney-Smith, J. Tate
Power Forward – D. Nwaba
Center – S. Woods
Disclaimer: The aforementioned Dream11 team and prediction are based on our own research and analysis. We do not guarantee any success on the selection of these players in your team.
