Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Irving scores 35 and Flagg adds 33 as Mavericks hand Rockets 1st loss of season

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Oct 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball over Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half at American Airlines Center.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Irving scores 35 and Flagg adds 33 as Mavericks hand Rockets 1st loss of season (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Oct 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball over Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half at American Airlines Center.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Irving scores 35 and Flagg adds 33 as Mavericks hand Rockets 1st loss of season 116-111 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Cooper Flagg added 33 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 116-111 victory over Houston, handing the Rockets their first loss of the season in an NBA Cup opener