Mavericks–Rockets rivalry
| Teams |
|
|---|---|
| First meeting | October 29, 1980 Mavericks 103, Rockets 109 |
| Latest meeting | April 7, 2024 Rockets 136, Mavericks 147 |
| 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 is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets. It is characterized by intense competition and a geographical proximity between the two teams, producing memorable moments and fierce battles on the court.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
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.
References
- ^ https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/mavericks_vs_rockets_game_log_pl.htm
- ^ https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-top-5-rivals-of-all-time-ranked
- ^ https://prose.digital/mavericks-vs-rockets-the-intrigue-of-rivalry-mavericks-vs-rockets-in-the-nba-landscape-01-apr-2024/
- ^ https://www.espn.ph/dallas/nba/story/_/id/10020860/mark-cuban-says-houston-rockets-gm-taunted-dirk-nowitzki-trade-inquiry
- ^ https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705134/series-sets-up-mavs-rockets-to-be-a-real-rivalry
- ^ https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2023/10/14/23885071/ranking-dallas-mavericks-rivals-nba-2023-24
- ^ https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/01/28/Dallas-Mavericks-Houston-Rockets-continue-Southwest-rivalry/5871416667573/