Rockets vs. Mavericks: Five things to watch in Friday's gameAfter spending most of the season’s first month on the road, the Rockets’ largest homestand of the season was expected to be a chance to unpack, regroup and turn things around, just in time for the holidays. It started that way, with wins against the Bucks and 76ers, giving the Rockets a five-game home winning streak. Then, the losses piled up and when the Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, it is not just a chance to salvage the homestand but to avoid replacing the five-game winning streak at Toyota Center with a five-game losing streak.
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And that was with the Mavericks putting up 55 3-pointers, the most for any Rockets opponent this season. Back in the danger zone? The Mavericks do not run a ton of zone defense, using it the 15th-most often in the NBA. But if they check out the video of the Rockets’ loss to the Magic on Wednesday, they could return to the days of Dwane Casey running the defense for Avery Johnson. The Rockets have generally been very good against zones. They went into Wednesday’s game with the second-rated zone offense in the NBA. But they collapsed against the Orlando zone. In 29 possessions against the zone, the Rockets scored 20 points, a rate of 69 points per 100 possessions, nearly 40 points per 100 possessions worse than the worst offense in the NBA this season.
The Mavericks generally prefer to have Powell trap or show and recover against screens. They do not come close to the size the Magic use with four players on the floor 6-foot-10 or taller and with one in the middle — either Bol Bol or Mo Bamba — with rare length. The Rockets’ strength on the offensive boards, where they rank first in the NBA in offensive rebounding rate and in second-chance points per game, generally makes them effective against zones, a defense that can be susceptible to offensive rebounding. Still, the Mavericks could consider the Rockets’ previous game and at least give their zone a try. On the run The Rockets often talk about playing at a fast pace.
That sickness requires us to find a quiet corner and live and die with every missed corner three against the lowly Houston Rockets. We will try to avoid yelling profanities with grandma a few feet away, but we will ultimately fail. She will scurry over and asked what happened. Meekly, we will have to let her know its the third wide open shot Reggie Bullock has bricked and her judgmental gaze will only make things worse. But that’s sports and we wouldn't have it any other way. Game Details Fixture: Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA Regular Season 2022-2023 Date and Time: Friday December 23rd, 2022; 7:10PM CST Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas.
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Luka Dončić did not play. If he is to be an MVP candidate, the Mavericks can point to how badly Dončić is missed when out, with the first game against the Rockets a prime example. The Dallas starters combined for 27 points, fewer than Dončić’s average of 32. 2 to rank second in the NBA, on 5-of-40 shooting. The Mavericks have lost all three games Dončić has missed this season. Dončić has averaged 26. 2 points, 10.
The Rockets, who give up the most fast-break points in the NBA (17. 4 per game), might benefit from a few more halfcourt possessions. The high number of opposing fast-break points is often because of the Rockets’ turnover issues. The Rockets had cut back by two turnovers per game on the homestand, averaging 15. 6, before they shot up again in the second half against the Magic. But the Rockets shoot much better early in the shot clock. They have made 54. 8 percent of their shots with 22 to 18 seconds on the clock, which is eighth-best in the NBA, and a significant improvement for a team that ranks last in field-goal percentage.
1 percent of his shots and 40 percent of his 3s as a reserve compared to 46. 4 percent and 34. 5 percent in his five starts. Wood scored 26 points with eight rebounds off the bench in the previous game against the Rockets. The Mavericks seemed to prefer having him in that role and in Powell’s second game back, they could go back to the previous rotation or indicate their thinking long-term if Wood continues to start.
The Mavericks topped the Timberwolves on Wednesday to get back to. 500, earning a split of the two-game series in Minneapolis. The Rockets won the first meeting Nov. 16, holding Dallas to the fewest field goals, worst shooting percentage and fewest points they have allowed, or Dallas has scored in a game this season. Luka magic? The Rockets entirely shut down the Mavericks’ starting lineup in the first meeting but there was a significant difference in the Mavs’ rotation from most games.
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He has started four with the Mavericks. But that has included Dallas’ past three games, with injuries helping to lead to a lineup change that could last. Dwight Powell and Max Kleber were out when Wood moved into the starting lineup, but Powell returned Wednesday and Wood remained with the starters. He has been far more efficient off the bench, making 55.
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5 rebounds and seven assists against the Rockets, who generally try to defend him with one player, rather than send double teams that makes him even more dangerous as a passer. He averaged 28 points and 14 assists in two games against the Rockets last season. Worse for the Rockets, the Mavericks’ ballhandler in pick-and-roll has scored the most points per possession in the NBA. The Rockets’ defense has given up the most points per possession to the pick-and-roll ballhandler. When: 7 p. m. FridayWhere: Toyota CenterTV: AT&T SportsNet SouthwestRadio: 790 AMRecords: Rockets 9-22, Mavericks 16-16 Welcome back Christian Wood started 108 of the 109 games he played with the Rockets.
Mavericks Odds: How to bet the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston RocketsIt’s the Friday before the holidays and there are a million things we could be doing tonight. We could meet up with old friends at the local watering hole and laugh at the old times. We could spend time with our families and battle the cold with some warm pastries and classic movies. Not us though. We have a sickness.
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Opposing teams talk about the Rockets playing at a fast pace. They don’t actually run often in either direction, though they could be well-served to press the accelerator against the Mavericks. Only the Cavaliers have played at a slower pace than Dallas this season. No team scores fewer fast-break points per game. The Mavericks prefer to allow Dončić time to look things over and pick apart defenses.
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