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{{Infobox sports rivalry |
{{Infobox sports rivalry |
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| name |
| name = Mavericks–Rockets rivalry |
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| team1 |
| team1 = Dallas Mavericks |
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| team2 |
| team2 = Houston Rockets |
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| team1logo |
| team1logo = Dallas_mavericks_wordmark.gif |
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| team2logo |
| team2logo = Houston_Rockets_wordmark.gif |
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| first contested |
| first contested = October 29, 1980<br>Rockets 109, Mavericks 103 |
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| mostrecent |
| mostrecent = April 7, 2024<br>Mavericks 147, Rockets 136 |
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| nextmeeting |
| nextmeeting = |
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| total |
| total = 213<ref>https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/mavericks_vs_rockets_game_log_pl.htm</ref> |
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| currentstreak |
| currentstreak = DAL W2 |
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| longeststreak |
| longeststreak = HOU W10 |
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| series |
| series = 110–103 (HOU) |
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| regularseason |
| regularseason = 102–95 (HOU) |
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| postseason |
| postseason = 8–8 (tied) |
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| section_header |
| section_header = Postseason history |
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| section_info |
| section_info = |
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* '''[[1988 NBA playoffs|1988 Western Conference First Round]]''': Mavericks won, 3–1 |
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* '''[[2005 NBA playoffs|2005 Western Conference First Round]]''': Mavericks won, 4–3 |
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* '''[[2015 NBA playoffs|2015 Western Conference First Round]] ''': Rockets won, 4–1 |
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The '''Mavericks–Rockets rivalry''' is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the [[Dallas Mavericks]] and the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Virgil |date=2020-07-03 |title=The Mavs' top 5 rivals of all time, ranked |url=https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-top-5-rivals-of-all-time-ranked |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-01 |title=Mavericks vs Rockets - The Intrigue of Rivalry: Mavericks vs Rockets in the NBA Landscape - 01/Apr/2024 - Prose Digital |url=https://prose.digital/mavericks-vs-rockets-the-intrigue-of-rivalry-mavericks-vs-rockets-in-the-nba-landscape-01-apr-2024/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-23 |title=Cuban deemed Morey's Dirk inquiry a taunt |url=https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/10020860/mark-cuban-says-houston-rockets-gm-taunted-dirk-nowitzki-trade-inquiry |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-16 |title=Series sets up Mavs-Rockets to be real rivalry |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705134/series-sets-up-mavs-rockets-to-be-a-real-rivalry |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zajdel |first=Ben |date=2023-10-14 |title=Ranking the Dallas Mavericks’ rivals |url=https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2023/10/14/23885071/ranking-dallas-mavericks-rivals-nba-2023-24 |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Mavs Moneyball |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mavs, Rockets continue Southwest rivalry - UPI.com |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/01/28/Dallas-Mavericks-Houston-Rockets-continue-Southwest-rivalry/5871416667573/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=UPI |language=en}}</ref> |
The '''Mavericks–Rockets rivalry''' also known as the '''Battle of Texas''',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-07-12 |title=Rockets win battle of Texas |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?page=090711vegassummerleaguehoudalrecap |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the [[Dallas Mavericks]] and the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Virgil |date=2020-07-03 |title=The Mavs' top 5 rivals of all time, ranked |url=https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-top-5-rivals-of-all-time-ranked |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-01 |title=Mavericks vs Rockets - The Intrigue of Rivalry: Mavericks vs Rockets in the NBA Landscape - 01/Apr/2024 - Prose Digital |url=https://prose.digital/mavericks-vs-rockets-the-intrigue-of-rivalry-mavericks-vs-rockets-in-the-nba-landscape-01-apr-2024/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-23 |title=Cuban deemed Morey's Dirk inquiry a taunt |url=https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/10020860/mark-cuban-says-houston-rockets-gm-taunted-dirk-nowitzki-trade-inquiry |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-16 |title=Series sets up Mavs-Rockets to be real rivalry |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705134/series-sets-up-mavs-rockets-to-be-a-real-rivalry |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zajdel |first=Ben |date=2023-10-14 |title=Ranking the Dallas Mavericks’ rivals |url=https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2023/10/14/23885071/ranking-dallas-mavericks-rivals-nba-2023-24 |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Mavs Moneyball |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mavs, Rockets continue Southwest rivalry - UPI.com |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/01/28/Dallas-Mavericks-Houston-Rockets-continue-Southwest-rivalry/5871416667573/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=UPI |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
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==Background== |
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The rivalry between the Mavericks and the Rockets has developed over years of competition in the NBA's Western Conference. With both teams located in the state of Texas, the rivalry is fueled by regional pride and a desire for supremacy within the state. |
The rivalry between the Mavericks and the Rockets has developed over years of competition in the NBA's Western Conference. With both teams located in the state of Texas, the rivalry is fueled by regional pride and a desire for supremacy within the state. |
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== Season-by-season results == |
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{{Game log start|style={{Basketball color cell|}};|title= Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Season-by-Season Results}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};|title=1980s (Rockets, 34-29)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Overall series|Notes}} |
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| {{nbay|1980}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|6–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|6-0}} |
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| Dallas Mavericks join the NBA as an expansion team and are placed in the [[Midwest Division (NBA)|Midwest Division]]. Houston Rockets move from the [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] to the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]] and are placed in the Midwest Division alongside the Mavericks.<br>On February 4, 1981, Rockets beat the Mavericks 116-68, their largest victory against the Mavericks with a 48-point differential.<br>Rockets lose [[1981 NBA Finals]]. |
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| {{nbay|1981}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–2}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|10-2}} |
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| {{nbay|1982}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|5–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|11-7}} |
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| {{nbay|1983}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–2}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|13-11}} |
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| {{nbay|1984}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–2}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|17-13}} |
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| {{nbay|1985}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|5–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|22-14}} |
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| Rockets win the Midwest Division for the first time.<br>Rockets lose [[1986 NBA Finals]]. |
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| {{nbay|1986}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|3–3}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|25-17}} |
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| Mavericks win the Midwest Division for the first time. |
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| {{nbay|1987}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–2}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|27-21}} |
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|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" |
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| [[1988 NBA playoffs|1988 Western Conference First Round]] |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|28-24}} |
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| 1st postseason series. |
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| {{nbay|1988}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|5–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|33-25}} |
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| {{nbay|1989}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|34-29}} |
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{{Game log section end}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};|title=1990s (Rockets, 32-13)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Overall series|Notes}} |
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| {{nbay|1990}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|37-30}} |
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| {{nbay|1991}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–2}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|39-34}} |
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| {{nbay|1992}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|43-35}} |
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| Rockets win the Midwest Division. |
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| {{nbay|1993}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|47-36}} |
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| Rockets win the Midwest Division.<br>Rockets win [[1994 NBA Finals]], their first NBA championship. |
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| {{nbay|1994}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–2}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|50-38}} |
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| On April 11, 1995 at Houston, Mavericks beat the Rockets 156-147 in double overtime, their most points scored in a game against the Rockets and their most points scored in a game overall as a franchise.<br>Rockets win [[1995 NBA Finals]]. |
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| {{nbay|1995}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|53-39}} |
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| {{nbay|1996}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|57-39}} |
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| {{nbay|1997}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|61-39}} |
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| [[Compaq]] renamed Rocket's home stadium [[Lakewood Church Central Campus|The Summit]] to Compaq Center.<br>On December 7, 1997, Rockets beat the Mavericks 108-106 at [[Palacio de los Deportes]] in [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]]. The game is accounted for as a Dallas home game. |
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| {{nbay|1998}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|63-41}} |
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| Rockets win 11 games in a row against the Mavericks.<br>First time away team sweeps the season series. |
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| {{nbay|1999}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|66-42}} |
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{{Game log section end}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};|title=2000s (Mavericks, 31-16)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Overall series|Notes}} |
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| {{nbay|2000}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|68-44}} |
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| First time both teams split the season series.<br>Last season Mavericks played at [[Reunion Arena]]. |
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| {{nbay|2001}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|70-46}} |
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| Mavericks open up [[American Airlines Center]]. |
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| {{nbay|2002}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|70-50}} |
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| Mavericks sweep the Rockets in the season series for the first time.<br>Mavericks win the season series and finish with a winning record at home for the first time since the [[1991-92 Dallas Mavericks season|1991 season]].<br>Last season Rockets played at [[Lakewood Church Central Campus|Compaq Center]] (formerly known as The Summit). |
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| {{nbay|2003}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|71-53}} |
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| Rockets open up [[Toyota Center]]. |
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| {{nbay|2004}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|73-55}} |
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| As part of new realignments, Mavericks and Rockets move to the new [[Southwest Division (NBA)|Southwest Division]]. |
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|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" |
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| [[2005 NBA playoffs|2005 Western Conference First Round]] |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–3}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|2-2}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|76-59}} |
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| 2nd postseason series.<br>Mavericks come back from 0-2 to win the series.<br> In Game 7 at Dallas, Mavericks beat the Rockets 116-76, their largest victory against the Rockets with a 40-point differential. |
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| {{nbay|2005}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|76-63}} |
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| Mavericks lose [[2006 NBA Finals]]. |
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| {{nbay|2006}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|77-66}} |
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| Mavericks win the Southwest Division for the first time.<br>Mavericks finish with the best record in the league (67-15). |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2007}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|78-69}} |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2008}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|80-71}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2009}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|82-73}} |
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| Mavericks win the Southwest Division. |
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|- |
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{{Game log section end}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};|title=2010s (Rockets, |
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24-19)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Overall series|Notes}} |
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| {{nbay|2010}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|82-77}} |
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| Mavericks win [[2011 NBA Finals]], their first NBA championship. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2011}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|1-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|82-80}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2012}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie<br>{{nowrap|83-83}} |
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| Mavericks win 9 games in a row against the Rockets. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2013}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie<br>{{nowrap|85-85}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2014}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|88-86}} |
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| Rockets win the season series and finish with a winning record at home against the Mavericks for the first time since the [[1999–2000 Houston Rockets season|1999 season]].<br>Rockets win the Southwest Division for the first time. |
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|- style="background:#f2f2f2; font-weight:bold;" |
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| [[2015 NBA playoffs|2015 Western Conference First Round]] |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
|||
| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–1}}''' |
|||
| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|3-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|92-87}} |
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| 3rd postseason series. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2015}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|94-89}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2016}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
|||
| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
|||
| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|98-89}} |
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| Rockets finish with a winning record at Dallas for the first time since the [[1998-99 Houston Rockets season|1998 season]]. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2017}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|102-89}} |
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| Rockets record their 100th win over the Mavericks.<br>Rockets win the Southwest Division.<BR>Rockets finish with the best record in the league (65-17). |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2018}} |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|2–2}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|104-91}} |
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| Rockets win the Southwest Division. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2019}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|2–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|1-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|106-92}} |
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| On July 31, 2020, Rockets beat the Mavericks 153-149 in overtime, their most points scored in a game against the Mavericks.<br>Rockets win the Southwest Division. |
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|- |
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{{Game log section end}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};|title=2020s (Mavericks, 11- |
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4)|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Overall series|Notes}} |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2020}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|2–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|1-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|108-93}} |
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| Mavericks win the Southwest Division. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2021}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|4–0}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|108-97}} |
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| Mavericks sweep the season series and finish with a winning record at Houston against the Rockets for the first time since the [[2011-12 Dallas Mavericks season|2011 season]]. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2022}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1–1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|109-100}} |
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| Mavericks record their 100th win over the Rockets. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2023}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|3–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|2-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets<br>{{nowrap|110-103}} |
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| Mavericks win the Southwest Division.<br>Mavericks lose [[2024 NBA Finals]]. |
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|- |
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| {{nbay|2024}} |
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|- |
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{{Game log section end}} |
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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Basketball color cell}};|title=Summary of Results|Season|colspan2=2|Season series|at [[Dallas Mavericks]] |at [[Houston Rockets]] |Notes}} |
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|- |
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|- |
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| Regular season games <!-- Through the 2023 NBA season --> |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|102–95}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|52-46}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|56-43}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| Postseason games |
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| Tie |
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| {{nowrap|8–8}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|4-4}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|4-4}} |
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| |
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|- |
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| Postseason series |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''Mavericks''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | '''{{nowrap|2–1}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|1-0}} |
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| Tie, {{nowrap|1-1}} |
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| Western Conference First Round: [[1988 NBA playoffs#(3) Dallas Mavericks vs. (6) Houston Rockets|1988]], [[2005 NBA playoffs#(4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Houston Rockets|2005]], [[2015 NBA playoffs#(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks|2015]] |
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|- |
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| Regular and postseason <!-- Through the 2023 NBA season --> |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''Rockets''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | '''{{nowrap|110-103}}''' |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Dallas Mavericks}};" | Mavericks, {{nowrap|56-50}} |
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| style="{{Basketball color cell|Houston Rockets}};" | Rockets, {{nowrap|60-47}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of NBA rivalries|National Basketball Association rivalries]] |
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* [[Governor's Cup (Texas)|Governor's Cup]] ([[NFL]] rivalry between [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Houston Texans]]) |
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*[[Lone Star Series]] ([[MLB]] rivalry between [[Houston Astros]] and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]) |
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*[[Texas Derby]] ([[MLS]] rivalry between [[Houston Dynamo]] and [[FC Dallas]]) |
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Revision as of 13:35, 22 June 2024
First meeting | October 29, 1980 Rockets 109, Mavericks 103 |
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Latest meeting | April 7, 2024 Mavericks 147, Rockets 136 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 213[1] |
All-time series | 110–103 (HOU) |
Regular season series | 102–95 (HOU) |
Postseason results | 8–8 (tied) |
Longest win streak | HOU W10 |
Current win streak | DAL W2 |
Postseason history | |
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The Mavericks–Rockets rivalry also known as the Battle of Texas,[2] is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Background
The rivalry between the Mavericks and the Rockets has developed over years of competition in the NBA's Western Conference. With both teams located in the state of Texas, the rivalry is fueled by regional pride and a desire for supremacy within the state.
Season-by-season results
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Summary of Results
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See also
- National Basketball Association rivalries
- Governor's Cup (NFL rivalry between Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans)
- Lone Star Series (MLB rivalry between Houston Astros and Texas Rangers)
- Texas Derby (MLS rivalry between Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas)
References
- ^ https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/mavericks_vs_rockets_game_log_pl.htm
- ^ "Rockets win battle of Texas". ESPN.com. 2009-07-12. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Villanueva, Virgil (2020-07-03). "The Mavs' top 5 rivals of all time, ranked". ClutchPoints. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Mavericks vs Rockets - The Intrigue of Rivalry: Mavericks vs Rockets in the NBA Landscape - 01/Apr/2024 - Prose Digital". 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Cuban deemed Morey's Dirk inquiry a taunt". ESPN.com. 2013-11-23. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Series sets up Mavs-Rockets to be real rivalry". ESPN.com. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ Zajdel, Ben (2023-10-14). "Ranking the Dallas Mavericks' rivals". Mavs Moneyball. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Mavs, Rockets continue Southwest rivalry - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 2024-05-20.