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Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun Shine as Rockets Fend Off Mavericks in Close Finish

In a thrilling matchup, the Houston Rockets managed to fend off a late Dallas Mavericks comeback to secure a 108-102 win on Thursday night. Jalen Green led Houston with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun added a double-double of his own with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Rockets had a 23-point lead late in the third quarter, but Dallas, led by Luka Doncic's 29 points—15 of which came in the fourth quarter—fought back to narrow the gap to just three points in the game’s final minute.

Dillon Brooks contributed 17 points, and Tari Eason’s 15 points off the bench underscored the Rockets' bench dominance, as they outscored Dallas's reserves 33-21.

For Dallas, Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, with Klay Thompson the only other Maverick in double figures, adding 12. The Mavericks’ big men, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively, struggled with foul trouble and combined for just six rebounds, as Houston out-rebounded Dallas 50-37 and capitalized with a 20-8 advantage on second-chance points.

Key Moments

In a critical stretch, Doncic hit a 3-pointer with just over a minute left, bringing Dallas within three points. However, Houston’s Amen Thompson responded with a fadeaway jumper with 43 seconds remaining, stretching Houston’s lead and sealing the win.

Key Stat

Dallas faced an uphill battle after shooting just 2-for-12 from beyond the arc in the first half, making it difficult to climb back from their early deficit.

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