Overview
- Houston enters on a three-game streak and is reported to have the NBA’s top offense and net rating, plus the best point differential early on.
- Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT at Toyota Center with coverage on Sports City Home Network.
- Dallas is 2-4 as No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg runs the offense, averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3 assists on 37% shooting and 29% from three.
- The posted betting line at publication was Rockets -12.5.
- The preview lists Jabari Smith Jr. as GTD and Dorian Finney-Smith out for Houston, with Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum out for Dallas.