In the NBA regular season, the Rockets hosted the Mavericks. The first quarter began with a back-and-forth battle, with the score remaining tight until halftime. The lead continued to swing back and forth in the second half until the decisive moments of the fourth quarter. The Rockets sealed the game with a run fueled by free throws and fast breaks, ultimately defeating the Mavericks 110-102 at home to secure their fourth consecutive victory.

Kevin Durant: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Amen Thompson: 27 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Alperen Sengun: 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists; Tari Eason: 15 points. For the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; PJ Washington: 29 points, 12 rebounds; Max Christle added 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; D'Angelo Russell contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 12 assists.