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Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
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Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets: every meeting we hold, series records and the next games.
All-time series
Houston Rockets lead 115-106221 meetings since 1980
Houston Rockets lead 107-98Regular season
Tied 8-8Playoff games
Houston Rockets W1Current streak
Playoff meetings
- 2014-15: Houston Rockets 4-1
- 2004-05: Dallas Mavericks 4-3
- 1987-88: Dallas Mavericks 3-1
Biggest wins
- Dallas Mavericks: 116-76 (by 40) on May 7, 2005
- Houston Rockets: 116-68 (by 48) on Feb 4, 1981
Every meeting (221)
Meetings 101–150 of 221, newest first. Series records above include every collected meeting.
| Date | Season | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2003 | 2003-04 | HOU 86, DAL 97 |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 2002-03 | DAL 100, HOU 85 |
| Jan 29, 2003 | 2002-03 | DAL 104, HOU 81 |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 2002-03 | HOU 86, DAL 107 |
| Nov 21, 2002 | 2002-03 | HOU 90, DAL 103 |
| Apr 11, 2002 | 2001-02 | HOU 98, DAL 95 |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 2001-02 | HOU 91, DAL 95 |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 2001-02 | DAL 113, HOU 107 |
| Nov 17, 2001 | 2001-02 | DAL 87, HOU 124 |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 2000-01 | DAL 109, HOU 97 |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 2000-01 | HOU 95, DAL 100 |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 2000-01 | HOU 114, DAL 99 |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 2000-01 | DAL 102, HOU 109 |
| Apr 13, 2000 | 1999-00 | DAL 102, HOU 111 |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 1999-00 | HOU 121, DAL 111 |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 1999-00 | DAL 99, HOU 119 |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 1999-00 | HOU 95, DAL 114 |
| Apr 29, 1999 | 1998-99 | DAL 91, HOU 81 |
| Apr 21, 1999 | 1998-99 | DAL 109, HOU 95 |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 1998-99 | HOU 88, DAL 78 |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 1998-99 | HOU 105, DAL 95 |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 1997-98 | HOU 103, DAL 95 |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 1997-98 | DAL 91, HOU 97 |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 1997-98 | DAL 87, HOU 100 |
| Dec 6, 1997 | 1997-98 | HOU 108, DAL 106 |
| Apr 18, 1997 | 1996-97 | DAL 102, HOU 112 |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 1996-97 | HOU 88, DAL 83 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 1996-97 | DAL 80, HOU 89 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 1996-97 | HOU 88, DAL 78 |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 1995-96 | DAL 111, HOU 112 |
| Mar 27, 1996 | 1995-96 | HOU 114, DAL 117 |
| Feb 13, 1996 | 1995-96 | DAL 106, HOU 121 |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 1995-96 | HOU 105, DAL 102 |
| Apr 11, 1995 | 1994-95 | DAL 156, HOU 147 |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 1994-95 | DAL 102, HOU 109 |
| Feb 28, 1995 | 1994-95 | HOU 101, DAL 102 |
| Jan 5, 1995 | 1994-95 | DAL 99, HOU 108 |
| Jan 3, 1995 | 1994-95 | HOU 110, DAL 98 |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 1993-94 | HOU 95, DAL 107 |
| Apr 21, 1994 | 1993-94 | DAL 100, HOU 126 |
| Mar 13, 1994 | 1993-94 | HOU 100, DAL 93 |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 1993-94 | HOU 114, DAL 102 |
| Dec 18, 1993 | 1993-94 | DAL 93, HOU 104 |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 1992-93 | DAL 128, HOU 123 |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 1992-93 | HOU 105, DAL 86 |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 1992-93 | HOU 119, DAL 102 |
| Dec 19, 1992 | 1992-93 | DAL 93, HOU 112 |
| Dec 5, 1992 | 1992-93 | HOU 117, DAL 96 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 1991-92 | HOU 106, DAL 109 |
| Apr 11, 1992 | 1991-92 | DAL 99, HOU 92 |
All-time results (regular season, play-in, playoffs and NBA Cup; preseason and summer league excluded). Play-in games are counted separately from playoff series. Franchise history is listed under current team names.
Series by season
Houston Rockets 1-02026-27 · Preseason
Tied 2-22025-26 · Regular season
Houston Rockets 3-12024-25 · Regular season
Next meetings
- Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 6:00 am EDT — Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets 2026-27 · Preseason
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 8:30 pm EDT — Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets 2026-27 · Regular season
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 pm EDT — Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 · Emirates NBA Cup
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 8:30 pm EST — Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets 2026-27 · Regular season
- Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · 8:30 pm EST — Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 · Regular season
All results
| Date | Stage | Result | Top scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2026-27 · Preseason | HOU 135, DAL 117 | Tari Eason 20 · Cooper Flagg 19 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2025-26 · Regular season | DAL 107, HOU 111 | Cooper Flagg 34 · Amen Thompson 21 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 2025-26 · Regular season | HOU 104, DAL 110 | Kevin Durant 34 · Anthony Davis 26 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 2025-26 · Regular season | HOU 109, DAL 122 | Kevin Durant 27 · Anthony Davis 29 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 2025-26 · Regular season | DAL 102, HOU 110 | P.J. Washington Jr. 29 · Amen Thompson 27 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2024-25 · Regular season | DAL 96, HOU 133 | Brandon Williams 25 · Tari Eason 30 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | 2024-25 · Regular season | HOU 105, DAL 116 | Alperen Sengun 30 · Anthony Davis 26 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 2024-25 · Regular season | DAL 99, HOU 110 | Quentin Grimes 17 · Alperen Sengun 23 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 2024-25 · Regular season | HOU 108, DAL 102 | Jalen Green 23 · Luka Dončić 29 |
2025-26 team comparison
| Dallas Mavericks | Per game | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 114.1 | Points | 115.2 |
| 119.6 | Points allowed | 110.0 |
| -5.3 | Net rating | +5.4 |
| 110.8 | Offensive rating | 118.5 |
| 116.2 | Defensive rating | 113.1 |
| 103.0 | Pace | 97.3 |
| 44.7 | Rebounds | 48.1 |
| 25.3 | Assists | 25.4 |
Quick answers
- Who won the last Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets game?
- The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 on October 9, 2026 (2026-27, preseason).
- When do the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets play next?
- The Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:00 am Eastern Time (2026-27 preseason).
- What is the all-time record between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets?
- The Houston Rockets lead 115-106 in 221 meetings since 1980 (regular season, play-in, playoffs and NBA Cup).
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