HOUSTON — Mission accomplished
The first phase of a tough four-game stretch for the Dallas Mavericks ended with the Mavs talking care of business and upending the Houston Rockets, 137-123, Sunday afternoon at the Toyota Center. The Mavs never trailed and led by as much as 16 points in the first quarter before going on to win their fifth straight game.
Next up for the Mavs (11-5) is Tuesday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
In taking over sole possession of first place in the Southwest Division, the Mavs moved into the No.