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NBA legend Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets hit the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns on Monday (1/5). It wasn't Durant's first game-winner of his career, but this one meant a little bit more. Durant told reporters after the game that his game-winner was special because it came against the...

The Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to part ways with Chris Paul brought an unexpectedly abrupt halt to what was widely expected to be the final season of one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. Instead of a celebratory farewell tour, Paul’s brief return to the franchise he once...

Less than 24 hours after being overwhelmed in Oklahoma City, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team determined to rewrite the narrative. Their defense smothered the Houston Rockets, their pace never relented, and Anthony Davis — coming off a two-point performance against the Thunder — reclaimed command of the interior...

The Dallas Mavericks will again take the floor shorthanded on Saturday night as they host the Houston Rockets on the second night of a back-to-back. Hours before tipoff, head coach Jason Kidd announced that Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson have been ruled out, while P.J. Washington will be a game-time...

For Moussa Cissé, the journey from Conakry, Guinea, to the NBA has been one of perseverance, learning, and steady growth. The 23-year-old center, now on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Legends, has quickly developed into a defensive anchor with elite athleticism, energy, and a deep commitment...

The Dallas Mavericks’ trip abroad was supposed to bring energy and perspective. Instead, it exposed the same weaknesses that have plagued them since opening night. Dallas dropped both games of its two-city road trip — falling 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City and 110–102 to the Houston Rockets...

When Kevin Durant speaks, people listen, especially when he’s talking about the next generation. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 110–102 loss to the Houston Rockets, the 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion was asked about rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Through seven games this season, Flagg has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds,...

The Dallas Mavericks’ search for a road win continues. A back-and-forth battle with the Houston Rockets unraveled in the final minutes Monday night as Dallas fell, 110-102, at Toyota Center — its second straight defeat on the road trip and fifth loss in seven games. Amen Thompson powered Houston with...

The Dallas Mavericks continue their road trip Monday night against the Houston Rockets, still searching for consistency after a frustrating collapse in Mexico City. Dallas fell 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday after being outscored 35–17 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks led 93–87 entering the final frame but...

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have started the season 0-2. The Rockets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night and fell to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2. "Coaching staff is pissed off," Kevin Durant said after the Rockets lost to the Pistons. "Players are pissed off....