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Mavericks, Rockets meet Friday in their first NBA Cup group stage of the season

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, right, works the floor against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Mavericks and Rockets meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 29, 2026
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The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Mavericks, Rockets meet Friday in their first NBA Cup group stage of the season (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 30, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, right, works the floor against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas.