The Houston Rockets headed into their matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on a three-game winning streak after they dismantled the Boston Celtics on Saturday nigh

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Houston Rockets: Anthony Davis: Out (Left Calf Strain) Dereck Lively II: Out (Right Knee Sprain) Kyrie Irving: Out (Left Knee Surgery) Danté Exum: Out (Right Knee Injury Management)

It is a luxury, for sure,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Amen Thompson’s ability to play multiple positions on offense. “Playing with any lineup.”

The Mavericks’ 3-point shooting was an obvious concern entering this season. So far, Dallas has shot the ball worse than even many skeptics anticipated. It went 9 of 36 from behind the arc Monday, dropping it down to 30th in 3s made per game this season.

According to well-respected NBA insider, the Houston Rockets signed Clint Capela partly to help counter the Dallas Mavericks' size in the front court.

In a close win over Dallas, the Rockets survived a rare off night from Kevin Durant thanks to big games from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant says Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will “be considered one of the best of all time.”

The Dallas Mavericks are just now getting ready to play their first true road game of the season, as they'll take on the Houston Rockets on Monday evening. And the Mavericks are in desperate need of a win, but they'll need to get one against the talented Houston Rockets, down Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.