Houston Rockets held off Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 108-102 

Jalen Green’s double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds powered the Houston Rockets to a narrow 108-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Alperen Sengun contributed a strong 17-point, 12-rebound performance, while Dillon Brooks matched Sengun’s scoring with 17 points. Houston's bench was a crucial factor, with Tari Eason leading the reserves to a 33-21 advantage over Dallas’s bench.

The Rockets held a commanding 23-point lead late in the third quarter, but Dallas mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally. Luka Doncic was instrumental in the comeback, scoring 15 of his game-high 29 points in the final period. He pulled the Mavericks within three with a clutch three-pointer with just over a minute left. Kyrie Irving also kept Dallas competitive, finishing with 28 points, while Klay Thompson added 12 points as the only other Maverick in double figures.