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Recap - Mavericks Defeat Houston 129-114
Dallas got 35 points and 12 rebounds from Luka Doncic en route to a 129-114 victory over Houston on Thursday at American Airlines Center.
Bettors who backed the Mavericks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 227.5.
Christian Wood had 21 points for Dallas and Dwight Powell chipped in with 19 points. Luka Doncic had 13 assists for the Mavericks, while Luka Doncic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Houston got 23 points from Jalen Green in a losing cause and another 17 points from Kevin Porter Jr.. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 7 assists for the Rockets, while Usman Garuba had 9 rebounds.
Dallas led at halftime, 65-51.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 48 boards, while Dallas only had 44
Dallas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spurs. The Rockets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.