Houston Rockets 111, Dallas Mavericks 116
NBA · 2026-10-30 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Houston Rockets 116–111 on 2026-10-30 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:39 swung win probability 65% → 30%. 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 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 111 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 27 | 17 | 32 | 40 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:39 swung win probability 65% → 30%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q4 27-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 45.3% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q2 2:39 | 65% → 30% |