Houston Rockets looked to end their four-game home losing streak as they took on their I-10 rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets were facing off against the Mavericks for the second time this season after taking the first game 101-92 as they blocked 19 shots, the most in almost 40 years.
First quarter
The Rockets came out fast as they started the game 9/16 from the field and held an 18-15 lead with four minutes left in the first quarter. Luka and the Mavs would slowly take over the quarter as Doncic started to control the game as the Mavs finished the quarter on a 15 to 6 run and led 30-24 at the end of the first quarter.