Houston Rockets 109, Dallas Mavericks 122
NBA · 2025-12-06 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Houston Rockets 122–109 on 2025-12-06 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:33 swung win probability 39% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Rockets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 109 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 29 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:33 swung win probability 39% → 96%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q3 20-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 4:33 (win probability 39% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q1 9:31 | 51% → 79% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q2 11:13 | 50% → 81% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q2 5:28 | 72% → 39% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 14–0 | Q3 4:33 | 39% → 96% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q4 11:26 | 98% → 100% |