Houston Rockets defeat Dallas Mavericks 128-110 in NBA season opener

The Houston Rockets opened their NBA season with a commanding 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center. The Rockets secured the win through a dominant second-quarter performance, outscoring Dallas 38-12 to establish a 32-point halftime lead.

Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led Houston with 30 points each. Alperen Sengun contributed a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson also recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic made his debut for the Rockets, recording five points, two assists, and one rebound in 13 minutes of play.

For the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg led the scoring with 32 points. Kyrie Irving, appearing in his first regular-season game since a torn ACL in March 2025, finished with 15 points. Dallas head coach Dusty May noted that the team will need to address defensive puzzles following the loss.