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Final Five: Breaking down the clutch minutes of the Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 116-111 victory against the Houston Rockets during their NBA Cup opener on Friday. The game remained tight throughout the final five minutes, with Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving both reaching the 30-point mark to help seal the win.

Flagg provided a critical three-point play late in the fourth quarter, while Daniel Gafford contributed a key put-back basket that was confirmed via goaltending. Despite efforts from Fred Van Vleet and Kevin Durant to keep the Rockets competitive, Dallas maintained their advantage through the closing moments.

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