The Houston Rockets headed into their matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on a three-game winning streak after they dismantled the Boston Celtics on Saturday nigh

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. Houston Rockets: Anthony Davis: Out (Left Calf Strain) Dereck Lively II: Out (Right Knee Sprain) Kyrie Irving: Out (Left Knee Surgery) Danté Exum: Out (Right Knee Injury Management)

It is a luxury, for sure,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Amen Thompson’s ability to play multiple positions on offense. “Playing with any lineup.”

The Mavericks’ 3-point shooting was an obvious concern entering this season. So far, Dallas has shot the ball worse than even many skeptics anticipated. It went 9 of 36 from behind the arc Monday, dropping it down to 30th in 3s made per game this season.

Dallas Mavericks are off to a poor start this season. After their recent defeat to the Houston Rockets on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks have dropped to 2-5.

The Dallas Mavericks are just now getting ready to play their first true road game of the season, as they'll take on the Houston Rockets on Monday evening. And the Mavericks are in desperate need of a win, but they'll need to get one against the talented Houston Rockets, down Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant says Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will “be considered one of the best of all time.”

It didn't take too long for the Rockets to find their groove offensively, with a pair of close losses to open the season paving the way for Houston to unlock the potential pundits had forecast.