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Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ cathartic 116-111 NBA Cup win over the Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks handed the Houston Rockets their first defeat of the season, securing a 116-111 victory in their opening NBA Cup Group Play contest. Kyrie Irving paced the winning effort with 35 points, while Cooper Flagg contributed 33 points and nine rebounds.

Zaccharie Risacher added 12 points and a season-high three 3-pointers to the Mavericks' performance. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 28 points in the losing effort.

Both teams navigated significant roster absences, with Dallas missing Sergio de Larrea, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, and Dereck Lively, while Houston played without Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard, and Steven Adams.

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