Sergio de Larrea shines as Dallas Mavericks defeat Houston Rockets

Spanish guard Sergio de Larrea delivered a standout performance in the Dallas Mavericks' 132-115 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets in Macau. Playing 22 minutes off the bench, de Larrea recorded nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. He notably achieved a +34 plus-minus rating, the highest on the team, indicating a significant impact on the game's momentum.

The match also marked the return of Kyrie Irving following a 19-month absence due to a torn ACL. Irving led the Mavericks with 17 points. Other contributors for Dallas included Zaccharie Risacher with 16 points and Cooper Flagg with 14. For the Rockets, Marcus Smart led the scoring with 20 points, followed by Reed Sheppard with 17.

This victory follows a previous preseason loss for Dallas. The two teams are scheduled to face each other again in the regular season on October 21 in Houston.