In its last two games, the Houston Rockets have seen disappointing defeats, falling from outright No. 2 in the Western Conference to third. Against the Timberwolves, Houston scratches and clawed its way back into the game with numerous strong performances,

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The Houston Rockets (21-11) host the Dallas Mavericks (20-13) in a New Year's Day game at Toyota Center. The Rockets will be without sixth man Amen Thompson, who is serving a two-game suspension handed down after his fight with Heat guard Tyler Herro.

The Houston Rockets are coming off another disappointing loss where they held a fourth-quarter lead before collapsing late in the game. Their latest loss to the

The Dallas Mavericks head to Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets in an inter-state, Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 20-13, which puts them in fourth place in the west. The Rockets are 21-11, right above the Mavs in third place.

Mavericks vs. Rockets: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest That was certainly an ending in Warriors-Rockets. All four NBA quarterfinal games will be played on Dec. 10 and 11 in Las Vegas. The Lakers cut their deficit to five points with three minutes remaining,