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Davis Dominates as Mavericks Rout Rockets
8 Dec
Summary
- Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 29 points.
- The Mavericks secured a 122-109 victory over the Rockets.
- P.J. Washington returned after an ankle injury with 14 points.
The Dallas Mavericks bounced back with a strong 122-109 victory over the Houston Rockets, fueled by a standout 29-point performance from Anthony Davis. This win came just a day after a significant defeat to the defending champions.
Davis, who struggled offensively in the previous game, was efficient, hitting 14 of 19 field goals. Key contributions also came from Cooper Flagg with 19 points and Brandon Williams, who added 20 points off the bench. P.J. Washington marked his return from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury by scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds.
The Mavericks established control in the third quarter, outscoring the Rockets 37-20. Despite Houston's efforts led by Jabari Smith Jr.'s 22 points and Aaron Holiday's 19, they couldn't overcome the deficit. The Rockets played without Alperen Sengun due to illness.
