WHAT: The first Luka Doncic-less game of the season
WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas Texas
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. CT
HOW: BallySports Southwest
THE STORY: The Dallas Mavericks will play their first game of the season without Luka Doncic as they face off against the Houston Rockets. Houston is currently the worst team in the NBA, having won just two games in 14 tries.
Dallas is also without Maxi Kleber and JaVale McGee, each of whom are missing the game with minor injuries. Davis Bertans will be available for the first time this year.