Who: The Dallas Mavericks host the Houston Rockets
What: A chance to extend the win streak to six games!
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
When: 7:30 CT
How: NBA TV | FSSW-DAL | FSH | KESN | KILT | NBA-C (eh)
The Story: It's been almost a year since these two teams last met. Previously, the Rockets took the game in overtime. This season, however, the odds are in the Mavericks' favor. Riding a five-game win streak, Dallas will host a Houston team that has lost its last three road games. The Rockets, averaging 104.4 PPG, may see those numbers fall when they face the third best defense in points allowed.
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