Sengun's Triple-Double Powers Rockets Past Mavericks, 135-117

The Houston Rockets packed plenty of production into limited minutes, beating the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 on October 9, 2026, at Venetian Arena. Tari Eason scored 20 points, and Alperen Sengun supplied a triple-double to headline Houston’s 18-point victory. Fred VanVleet and Reed Sheppard added perimeter punch with five and four made 3-pointers, respectively.

Sengun finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in just 22 minutes, shooting 6-for-9 from the field. Houston was plus-22 with him on the floor. Eason paired his scoring with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes. He went 6-for-10 from the field and made both of his 3-point attempts, finishing with a plus-17 mark.

VanVleet contributed 17 points, seven assists and two steals in 24 minutes, with all five of his field goals coming from beyond the arc on 12 attempts. Sheppard scored 16 points in 19 minutes, converting 6 of 10 shots overall and 4 of 7 from deep. Their shooting complemented Sengun’s all-around output and Eason’s efficient scoring.

Cooper Flagg paced the listed Dallas performers with 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes, shooting 7-for-14. Naji Marshall added 16 points and three assists, while Max Christie scored 14 and made four 3-pointers. Tobi Lawal supplied 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting and two steals in 15 minutes, posting a plus-two mark despite the Mavericks’ defeat.