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Durant, Smith Jr. Explode for 30 Each in Rockets Rout
22 Oct
Summary
- Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points each.
- Rockets built a massive halftime lead with a dominant second quarter.
- Kyrie Irving returned for Dallas after a significant injury.
Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. ignited the Houston Rockets' offense with 30 points each, propelling them to a resounding 128-110 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. This marked the season opener for both teams.
The Rockets seized control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 38-12 to build an insurmountable 70-38 lead by halftime. Durant and Smith Jr. were instrumental, contributing 16 points apiece in the first half.
For the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving made his first regular-season appearance since March 2025, scoring 15 points despite the team's loss. Cooper Flagg, last season's Rookie of the Year, led the Mavericks with 32 points.
Despite a late surge by Dallas, highlighted by Marcus Sasser's scoring and Fred VanVleet's assists for Houston, the Rockets maintained their dominance. Houston's Alperen Sengun also had a strong performance with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
