Dallas Mavericks 110, Houston Rockets 128
NBA · 2026-10-21 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Dallas Mavericks 128–110 on 2026-10-21 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:21 swung win probability 50% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 12 | 38 | 34 | 110 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 128 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:21 swung win probability 50% → 88%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q2 12-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 2:59 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-16.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q1 8:56 | 41% → 68% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q1 3:09 | 40% → 71% |
| Houston Rockets | 12–0 | Q2 11:21 | 50% → 88% |
| Houston Rockets | 14–0 | Q2 2:59 | 96% → 100% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q3 1:54 | 100% → 100% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q4 9:06 | 100% → 100% |