NBA: Anthony Davis Leads Dallas Mavericks To 110-104 Win Over Houston Rockets

Anthony Davis had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Max Christie scored 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers, as the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 110-104 in the NBA on Sunday (January 4, 2026). The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak, which tied their longest of the season. They have won six of their last seven home games, two of those against the Rockets ( 122-109 on December 6 ). Kevin Durant scored 34 points, playing the entire second half with four fouls, to lead the Rockets, who had a four-game winning streak snapped. Amen Thompson had 20 points and 12 rebounds while Tari Eason had 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Updated on: 4 January 2026 7:22 pm

NBA: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, falls to the floor while attacking against Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) and a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) goes up for a basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and teammate guard Amen Thompson (1) compete for a rebound against Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, top, and forward Naji Marshall, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, right, and guard Klay Thompson react after a basket bay Davis against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason prepares to shoot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant reacts after falling on a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) blocks a shot attempt by Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie, left, shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, right, drives against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez