The Houston Rockets dominated the Dallas Mavericks with a decisive 133-96 victory on March 14, 2025. Tari Eason led Houston with a career-high 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Jalen Green added 23 points and nine rebounds, while Alperen Sengun contributed a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
The Rockets’ rebounding dominance was evident, outrebounding the Mavericks 67-34, including 17 offensive boards that led to 29 second-chance points. This win marked Houston’s fifth consecutive victory and improved their homestand record to 4-0.
For the Mavericks, Brandon Williams led all scorers with 25 points off the bench. Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points, but the team struggled defensively, allowing 28 fastbreak points and 68 points in the paint.
Additionally, the Mavericks faced injury woes as Dante Exum sustained a broken left hand during the game, likely ending his season.