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

The Houston Rockets are 4-2 and on a four-game winning streak after an impressive 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

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.

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.”

P..J. Washington had a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds Monday, but it wasn’t enough as the Houston Rockets continued their winning streak — now at four games — with a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Houston improved to 4-2 on the season while Dallas dropped to 2-5.

PJ Washington had his best game of the season with 29 points and 12 rebounds, but Dallas still fell to Houston.

In a close win over Dallas, the Rockets survived a rare off night from Kevin Durant thanks to big games from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.

The Mavericks have been hit by the injury bug early, and they'll go against a Southwest Division opponent that looks very different from last year.

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.”