The Houston Rockets (22-11) relied on a balanced attack to claim a 110-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (20-14) on January 2.
Houston Rockets Top Performers:
Alperen Sengun 23 PTS | 6 REB | 6 STL | 50.2 FPS
Sengun’s ability to pile up stats was evident again. He’s also averaging 20.5 points following his 38-point performance, and 14.3 rebounds in three games prior.
Fred VanVleet 5 PTS | 7 AST | 5 STL | 34.5 FPS
VanVleet’s offense is trending in the wrong direction, but his all-around game and defense are flourishing. He recorded 10 stocks in his last two games.
Dillon Brooks 19 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 30.7 FPS
Brooks has played 40 minutes in each of his last two games since returning from injury. He continues to be a scoring threat while also excelling on the defensive end.
Jalen Green 22 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL | 29.0 FPS
Green’s scoring has been streaky; he was almost unstoppable in the first half before cooling off in the second. He had minimal impact in other areas as well.
Cam Whitmore 18 PTS | 3 REB | 1 STL | 24.1 FPS
Whitmore is a strong scorer and was nearly dominant on the field, but his opportunities are limited with a stacked Rockets lineup.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
Dereck Lively II 8 PTS | 6 AST | 4 BLK | 39.2 FPS
Lively is back from a three-game absence and wasted no time displaying his growing all-around game.
Quentin Grimes 17 PTS | 5 REB | 1 BLK | 29.5 FPS
Grimes is a hot streaming option, having posted double-digit points, at least 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block in three straight games.
Klay Thompson 16 PTS | 4 3PT | 5 REB | 21.5 FPS
Thompson’s double-digit scoring streak has reached six games, but his overall production remains short of expectations.
Jaden Hardy 11 PTS | 3 AST | 1 STL | 15.5 FPS
Hardy is making the most of his expanded role. He’s a consistent threat from three.
Maxi Kleber 5 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 12.9 FPS
Kleber is likely to see more minutes amidst injuries to the Mavericks. He’s not highly productive offensively, but he can contribute in multiple areas.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Kyrie Irving 16 PTS | 3 STL | 4 TO
Irving came back from shoulder soreness and played around 37 minutes. But his production is a far cry from what a primary scoring option is supposed to bring.
