Kyrie Irving's 35 points helped the Mavericks stage a 116-111 comeback victory over the Rockets.

October 31st - The Mavericks rallied to defeat the Rockets 116-111 . Kyrie Irving contributed 35 points , 4 rebounds , and 9 assists, while Vrager added 33 points , 9 rebounds , and 6 assists. For the Rockets, Durant scored 28 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Smith contributed 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, Durant helped the Rockets maintain their lead with mid-range shots, but Flagg scored consecutively with pull-up jumpers and drives, while Irving also hit a three-pointer. Towards the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks relied on Lisashe's fast-break dunk and Irving's layup to score. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 27-20 . In the second quarter, the Rockets took a 44-38 lead. Smith then scored 7 points with a combination of field goals and free throws, and Ethan also completed a fast-break dunk. At halftime, the Rockets led 51-44 .

After switching sides, the Rockets led 78-68 at one point . Late in the third quarter, Thompson completed an alley-oop dunk, and Lisashe responded with a three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 84-76 . In the final quarter, the Mavericks quickly tied the game at 88. Irving then made two free throws to give the Mavericks a 95-90 lead, but VanVleet tied the game again with a three-pointer. In the final stages, Smith hit a three-pointer to narrow the gap to one point, but the Mavericks maintained their lead thanks to consistent free throws. Ultimately, the Mavericks rallied to defeat the Rockets 116-111 .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 28 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Smith 22 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; VanVleet 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Thompson 15 points , 3 rebounds , 6 assists ; Ethan 11 points , 13 rebounds , 2 assists; Smart 8 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Bogdanovic 6 points, 1 rebound; Capela 5 points , 11 rebounds , 5 assists; Sibwe 5 rebounds

Mavericks player statistics

Kyrie Irving 35 points , 4 rebounds , 9 assists; Flagg 33 points , 9 rebounds , 6 assists; Gafford 18 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Lissahie 12 points , 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Martin 8 points ; Clayton 3 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Washington 3 points , 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 2 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Christie 2 points , 1 rebound; Sasser 1 assist.

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