Mavericks Finish With 37-Point Quarter to Beat Rockets 132-115

Dallas closes with a surge

The Dallas Mavericks turned a 37-point fourth quarter into a 132-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Venetian Arena. Dallas outscored Houston 37-30 in the final period to complete a road win in which the Mavericks scored at least 28 points in every quarter.

Marcus Smart led Houston with 20 points, while Kyrie Irving scored 17 for Dallas. The Rockets were the home team, and the announced attendance was 11,711.

Dallas takes control early

Dallas edged Houston 28-27 through the opening quarter, then created separation by taking the second 30-24. The Mavericks’ second-quarter total included a stretch in which they moved from a 31-31 tie to a 39-31 advantage. Houston narrowed the margin before halftime, but Dallas carried a 58-51 lead into the break based on the quarter scoring.

Irving supplied Dallas’ early offense with a pair of baskets in the first quarter, including a 25-foot 3-pointer. Smart made a 25-foot 3-pointer during Houston’s second-quarter response and added a driving layup and free throw later in the period.

Rockets make a push

Houston won the early portion of the third quarter and briefly moved in front. Amen Thompson’s 23-foot 3-pointer put the Rockets ahead 66-64, but Dallas regained the lead before the quarter ended. The Mavericks scored 37 points in the period, compared with 34 for Houston, and led 95-85 after three quarters.

Thompson finished with six assists, and Jabari Smith Jr. had nine rebounds for Houston. Cooper Flagg recorded seven assists for Dallas, while Sergio de Larrea had seven rebounds.

Fourth quarter decides it

The Rockets cut the deficit to 97-91 early in the fourth, but Dallas answered with a 23-8 run across the next several scoring changes to move ahead 121-99. The Mavericks then maintained their cushion, reaching 132 points before Houston scored the game’s final basket.

Dallas finished 1-1, and Houston also finished 1-1. The game was played at Venetian Arena, where Houston hosted the visiting Mavericks.

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