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Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026

Durant and Smith each score 30 points to power the Rockets past the Mavericks in the opener

Headline from CW 39 Houston

Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets used a big second quarter to build a huge lead and coast to a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Durant and Smith each score 30 points to power the Rockets past the Mavericks 128-110 in the opener (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets used a big second quarter to build a huge lead and coast to a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Durant, Smith lead Rockets past Mavericks 128-110 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Durant and Smith scored 30 each, Smith going 11-of-11, as Houston's 38-12 second quarter keyed a 128-110 opener win over Dallas.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Durant, Smith each score 30 to power the Rockets past the Mavericks in opener (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, center, shoots as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Houston.

  4. CW 39 Houston

    Durant and Smith each score 30 points to power the Rockets past the Mavericks in the opener (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece and the Houston Rockets used a big second quarter to build a huge lead and coast to a 128-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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