Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks (11-03-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is going to witness another blast matchup, and this time the Houston Rockets are going to clash against the Dallas Mavericks . Both teams have had their share of wins earlier in the big league. However, this is the very first time that the Rockets are hosting the Mavericks in an exciting NBA matchup, and fans are quite frenetic about it. The Houston Rockets have won three times against the Celtics, Raptors, and Nets.

The Dallas Mavericks have won two matches against the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors. As the teams face each other for the very first time, it is still a question of who is going to win. From the expected lineup to the injury report, here is everything you need to know about Monday's clash between the Rockets and the Mavericks.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks - When and where to watch the game?The Dallas Mavericks will be clashing against the Houston Rockets in an exciting NBA match, which will tip off at 8:00 pm ET. The Rockets will be hosting the Mavericks at the Toyota Center in Texas, Houston, on Monday, November 3, 2025. The game will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected starting lineups Houston Rockets

• Kevin Durant (SF)
• Amen Thompson (PG)
• Josh Okogie (SG)
• Alperen Sengun (C)
• Steven Adams (C)

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Dallas Mavericks

• Cooper Flagg (PG)
• Klay Thompson (SG)
• P.J. Washington (SF)
• Brandon Williams (PG)
• D’Angelo Russell (SG)

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report Houston Rockets

• Jabari Smith Jr.: Questionable (Ankle)
• Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Knee)

Dallas Mavericks

• Anthony Davis: Out (Calf)
• Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee)
• Dereck Lively II: Out (Knee)
• Dante Exum: Out (Knee)

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks - Game PredictionThe Houston Rockets have won 128-101 against the Celtics, 139-121 against the Toronto Raptors, and 137-109 against the Nets. The injury to Fred VanVleet has disrupted the flow of the Rockets, and right now, they need to reformulate their strategies. With players like Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Steven Adams, they are unstoppable now, more than ever. However, on the other side, there is the Dallas Mavericks, who, with their players such as Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson, can easily make their way to the walls of victory on Monday.

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