en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Dallas Mavericks News https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/news The Dallas Mavericks suffered an embarrassing 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night, spoiling Kyrie Irving’s highly anticipated return from injury. Following the defeat, the star guard delivered a harsh assessment of his team’s performance, particularly its defensive effort. Speaking with reporters after the game, Irving acknowledged Dallas’ struggles […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:59 GMT Julian Ojeda https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58400126 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58400126 false false After an infinite number of false dawns, the Mavs now move bravely on a different path. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:05 GMT Bob Sturm https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58400108 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58400108 true false The Dallas Mavericks’ 2026-27 season got off to a rocky start on Wednesday night, as they got blown out by Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, 128-110. After only trailing 32-26 when the first quarter ended, the Mavs proceeded to get outscored 38-12 in the second quarter, which ended up being the deciding factor in […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:43:54 GMT Dalton Trigg https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399874 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399874 false false One of the Mavericks' biggest concerns from the offseason was just magnified on opening night. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:36:57 GMT Eric Montoya https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399807 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399807 false false A bad second quarter doomed the Mavericks in the season opener. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:20:56 GMT Austin Veazey https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399636 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399636 false false HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks scored on 6 of their 30 possessions in the second quarter Wednesday night, according to play-type data reviewed by Dallas Sports Journal. The Houston Rockets scored on 18 of theirs, won the period 38-12, and went into halftime ahead 70-38. Houston won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. The […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:43 GMT Grant Afseth https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399369 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399369 false false The Dallas Mavericks made a signing on Wednesday to get a potential NBA ready guard on their roster. It is unknown what their plans is with the former NCAA Champion, but they are hoping it is a nice role. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:21 GMT Hunter Cookston https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399364 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399364 false false Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic didn’t make friends with Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg in the season opener. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:18 GMT Jim Barnes https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399220 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399220 true false The Dallas Mavericks made one final roster addition ahead of Wednesday’s season-opening 128-110 loss at the Houston Rockets, signing former Iona and Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. to a two-way contract. Clayton Jr. rose to prominence before the 2025 NBA Draft in the NCAA Tournament, almost single-handedly carrying his Florida Gators through the clutch repeatedly. […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:26:35 GMT Tyler Edsel https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399083 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58399083 false false HOUSTON — Cooper Flagg scored 32 points against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, the most by a teenager in a season opener in NBA history, according to Mavericks PR. Flagg was 19 years and 304 days old. He reached the mark on a 17-foot step-back jumper with 4:33 left in the fourth quarter, which […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:15:29 GMT Grant Afseth https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398958 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398958 false false HOUSTON — Kyrie Irving played his first regular-season game in 597 days Wednesday night and scored 15 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Irving went 6-of-9 from the field, 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and 2-of-2 at the line in 23:45. He finished with 4 rebounds, […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:15:24 GMT Grant Afseth https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398957 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398957 false false Kyrie Irving was back on an NBA floor on Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets made sure to treat him like the threat he has always been. Irving made his fir Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:02:54 GMT Landon Buford https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398831 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398831 false false HOUSTON — Marcus Sasser scored 17 points off the bench Wednesday night in his first regular-season game with the Dallas Mavericks, in the city where he played four college seasons. The Houston Rockets won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. Sasser went 6-of-8 from the field, 4-of-5 from 3-point range, and 1-of-1 at the […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:36:19 GMT Grant Afseth https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398585 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398585 false false The Mavericks were hit by a 27-8 run from the final minute of the first quarter until the 6:37 mark of the second on Wednesday. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:12:05 GMT Mike Curtis https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398336 https://sportspyder.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/articles/58398336 true false