Kyrie Irving hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss

With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights

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Rockets' Tari Eason ejected after shoving Mavericks' P.J. Washington in back

Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter Wednesday night after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.

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Durant and Smith each score 30 points to power the Rockets past the Mavericks 128-110 in the opener

— Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets used a big second quarter to build a huge lead and coast to a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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NBA championship and MVP odds: Spurs, Thunder tied entering season; Wemby ahead of SGA

Each team's odds to win the NBA title, conference and division, plus MVP odds.

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Houston hosts Dallas in season opener

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets

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2026-27 NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions, odds

Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.

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How to Watch the NBA in Australia 2026-27 | ESPN on Disney+

Watch the 2026-27 NBA season live on ESPN via Disney+. Opening week schedule in AEDT, prices, Prime Video, League Pass and every Aussie in the NBA.

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