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Houston Rockets (3-0) at Dallas Mavericks (2-1)
The Dallas Mavericks will host the unbeaten Houston Rocketstonight, at the American Airlines Center.
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a slaughter to theSacramento Kings, 123-102. The one loss the Mavs faced so far was to theAtlanta Hawks, on the road. Their last game Jose Juan Barea hit for 25,Josh Howard 27 pts, Dirk Nowitzki 24 pts and DeSagana Diop had8 points. They got great help off the bench with Jason Terryhitting for 16 points and Brandon Bass contributing 11points. Right now the Mavs are ranked 8th in PPG, with 103. They’recurrently ranked 1st in field goals and free throws. The main point’sleader for the Mavs is Josh Howard with 27 points and he averages 5 assistsper game. Defensively DeSagana Diop is the big man who can block shotsand rebound. The Mavs are currently 1-0 at home and their 2nd to lastin the Southwest Standings.
The Houston Rockets are unbeaten after wins against theLakers, Jazz and Trailblazers. In their last game Tracy McGrady hit for20, Rafer Altson 8 pts, Chuck Hayes 4 pts, Shane Battier 5pts and big boy Yao Ming contributed 21 pts on the day.Mike James was the most notable player off the bench, contributing 17pts along with 3 rebounds. The Rockets seem better at defense rather thanoffense. They allow an average of 89 pts a game and they can shut downtheir opponent’s ability to get off the three pointer. The Rocketsare currently tied for 1st place in the Southwest Standings,along with the Spurs and Hornets. They’re a perfect 2-0 on the road.
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