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Rockets Hold Off Hawks in Atlanta 121-114
Houston improves to 3-0 with a road win over Atlanta. Kevin Durant scores 22 points while Jalen Johnson records a double-double for the Hawks.
Cody EsparzaOctober 25, 20262 min read
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Dallas’s Comeback Ran Out of Offense
The Mavericks recovered from fourteen points down against San Antonio, then scored only seventeen in the final quarter of a 122-106 defeat.
Cody EsparzaOctober 25, 20263 min read
Dallas Banked the Win in a Brilliant First Half, Then Let Indiana Make It Untidy
The Mavericks’ 34-point halftime lead carried them to a 121-105 victory, but Indiana’s 62-44 second half exposed a less convincing side of Dallas’s performance.
Cody EsparzaOctober 24, 20263 min read
Johnston’s First Finish Came With Another Contribution Still to Make
Wyatt Johnston ended his scoreless opening stretch, then helped set up the goal that Dallas needed to reach overtime.
Cody EsparzaOctober 23, 20263 min read
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Hintz's Overtime Snap Shot Lifts Stars Past Jets 3-2 in Thriller
Roope Hintz scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Dallas Stars edged the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at American Airlines Center. The Stars improved to 6-3-1, while the Jets fell to 4-3-3.
Cody EsparzaOctober 23, 20262 min read
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Rockets defeat Mavericks 128-110 in season opener at Toyota Center
Houston Rockets beat Dallas Mavericks 128-110 on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant scored 30 points while Fred VanVleet dished 11 assists for Houston.
Cody EsparzaOctober 22, 20262 min read
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Rockets Outscore Mavs in Final Stretch to Win Opener 128-110
Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led a dominant fourth-quarter surge for Houston, while Fred VanVleet dished out 11 assists. The home team extended their lead late to secure the season-opening victory.
Cody EsparzaOctober 22, 20262 min read
Flagg’s thirty-two points were useful work in an unfinished offense
Cooper Flagg scored efficiently and reached the foul line in Houston. Dallas still needed cleaner creation around him—and from him.
Cody EsparzaOctober 22, 20263 min read
Flagg and Irving have a partnership to build, possession by possession
Tuesday’s Mavericks assessment placed Cooper Flagg’s partnership with Kyrie Irving where it belongs: in the daily work of creating advantages together, not in a verdict based on one exhibition highlight.
Cody EsparzaOctober 21, 20263 min read
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Rantanen Hat Trick Lifts Dallas Past Boston in OT
Mikko Rantanen scored three goals, including the overtime winner, as the Dallas Stars defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 3-2 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
Cody EsparzaOctober 21, 202613 min read
Dallas Kept Moussa Cissé for an Opportunity, Not a Rotation Crown
The Mavericks’ decision to waive Dwight Powell created room for Moussa Cissé to earn center minutes, but Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II and Morez Johnson Jr. leave the role unsettled.
Cody EsparzaOctober 20, 20263 min read
Nill plans to reopen Robertson contract talks around Dec. 1
The Stars general manager wants a quiet start to the season before meeting with Jason Robertson's representatives. Robertson, the team's scoring leader a year ago, is playing on a one-year, $12 million deal.
McKinney NewsroomOctober 19, 20263 min read
Pickens gave Dallas useful plays without giving it a working offense
George Pickens led the Cowboys in receiving at Green Bay. His six catches were valuable, but they could not connect an offense that kept wasting opportunities.
Cody EsparzaOctober 19, 20263 min read
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Stars blank Blackhawks 4-0 as Hyry scores twice in United Center rout
The Dallas Stars secured a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, with Arttu Hyry scoring twice and Jason Robertson adding an assist. Dallas improved to 4-3-1 while Chicago fell to 3-6-0.
Cody EsparzaOctober 18, 20262 min read
FC Dallas Had More Attacking Output Than Possession in a Wild 2-2 Derby
FC Dallas held 43.2% possession but led Houston 15-11 in shots and 6-3 in attempts on target, a 2-2 draw that made passing totals a poor substitute for judging attacking threat.
Cody EsparzaOctober 18, 20263 min read
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Spurs dismantle Kings 126-97 as Dylan Harper leads 19-point effort
San Antonio held Sacramento to 18 points in the first quarter, building a 42-18 lead. Dylan Harper scored 19 points, while Victor Wembanyama grabbed 8 rebounds. The Spurs improved to 2-3.
Cody EsparzaOctober 17, 20262 min read
Dallas scored more after rebounds—and still let too many get away
Atlanta collected 17 offensive rebounds to Dallas’ 12, yet the Mavericks scored more second-chance points. The contradiction reveals a possession problem more precise than a vague complaint about toughness.
Cody EsparzaOctober 17, 20263 min read
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Hawks dismantle Mavericks 135-111 in Dallas; Flemings, Alexander-Walker shine
The Atlanta Hawks overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks 135-111 on Friday at American Airlines Center. Kingston Flemings led the way with six assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points as Atlanta dominated the first half.
Cody EsparzaOctober 17, 20262 min read
Rockets rout Thunder 116-89 behind Bogdanovic’s 15 points
Houston dominates Oklahoma City at Toyota Center, leveraging a massive third-quarter surge to secure a decisive 116-89 victory on Thursday.
Cody EsparzaOctober 16, 20262 min read
Sasser’s shooting gives Dallas a reason to watch a limited debut
Marcus Sasser’s 41.5% 3-point shooting in Detroit gives Dallas a plausible spacing tool, but Dusty May’s limited-minutes plan makes Friday an introduction rather than a verdict.
Cody EsparzaOctober 16, 20263 min read
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Stroud’s run and pass lift Texans past Titans, 26-3
C.J. Stroud ran for one touchdown and threw for another as Houston scored the final 26 points to beat Tennessee 26-3 on Sunday.
Cody EsparzaOctober 15, 20261 min read