Kyrie Irving hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss

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• Kyrie Irving hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss

  With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.

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  Article published:Oct 22, 1:55 AM ET

• Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sums up reason Dallas got blown out by Rockets in season opener

  Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg pointed to poor organization and defensive breakdowns following Wednesday’s 18-point loss to the Houston Rockets. The defeat marked a disappointing beginning to the Mavericks’ new season under head coach Dusty May. Flagg acknowledged that Dallas struggled to respond once Houston built momentum, especially as the Rockets pushed the pace. “We […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sums up reason Dallas got blown out by Rockets in season opener appeared first on ...

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Oct 22, 1:51 AM ET

• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening night loss at the Rockets

  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Mav...

  Publisher:Mavs MoneyballArticle published:Oct 22, 12:58 AM ET

• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ season-opening 128-110 loss at the Rockets

  HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the second quarter of the game against Marcus Smart #36 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

  Publisher:Mavs MoneyballArticle published:Oct 22, 12:19 AM ET

• 3 bleak notes as the Mavericks get throttled, 128-110, at the Houston Rockets in season opener

  HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The...

  Publisher:Mavs MoneyballArticle published:Oct 21, 11:31 PM ET