Amen Thompson and the Rockets resist the heart of the Mavericks!

The first quarter was balanced, with each team losing possession to give ammunition to the opposition. These are Mavericks who are off to the worst start in the area, and the Rockets took advantage of the opportunity to make a run. after that, Cooper Flagg enters the match and Dallas takes over and keeps control of the game, especially at the end of the quarter, when Rockets increase the number of turnovers (24-28).

After a few minutes balanced again, Amen Thompson wins at the end of the half with several dunks in a row. Houston seems to have the wind at its back, but PJ Washington Then Cooper Flagg they slow down their opponent with game-winning baskets. Nothing is done during the break (55-58). Nor after another twelve minutes when the Rockets seemed to have a little more control, facing a tougher Dallas offense. But Jason Kidd’s troops always manage to score a feel-good basket that keeps them in the race (81-78).

Daniel Gafford’s efforts inside to keep the Mavericks going are very good, but Kevin Durant wakes up with two game-winning baskets in a row. The pressure is mounting on Dallas, who are starting to lack the weight on offense to resist. Houston got the job done on free throws in the final moments to win 110-102.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Dallas didn’t miss much. Holding the Rockets to just 110 points without Anthony Davis is a great performance. Despite the obvious limitations in attack, Jason Kidd’s men never gave up and deserved the win as well. But a few minutes without a basket and no imagination eventually took its toll, along with the fatigue of trying to stay in the game.

– beamed Amen Thompson. Alperen Sengun had a big game (26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists), but Aussar’s brother brought the craziness that was sometimes a little lacking in this tense encounter. His dunks at the end of the first period fired up the crowd and his activity in the first half was outstanding. He finished with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.