Smith, Durant Score 30 Each as Rockets Beat Mavericks 128-110

Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant delivered matching 30-point performances as the Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 128-110 at Toyota Center on Oct. 21, 2026. Houston moved to 1-0, while Dallas fell to 0-1 despite a game-high 32 points from Cooper Flagg.

Smith shot 11-for-17 from the field and 4-for-8 from 3-point range, adding five rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes. Durant was similarly efficient, finishing 10-for-16 overall and 2-for-4 from deep with six rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Together, they supplied 60 points without either needing more than 17 field-goal attempts.

Houston also received two double-doubles. Alperen Sengun posted 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, shooting 9-for-15 and making both of his 3-point attempts. The Rockets were plus-23 during his 30 minutes. Amen Thompson contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, giving Houston substantial support around its two leading scorers.

Flagg led Dallas on 10-for-17 shooting, pairing his scoring with five rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block in 33 minutes. Marcus Sasser added 17 points, connecting on four of five attempts from beyond the arc. Naji Marshall finished with 16 points and six assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 15 on 6-for-9 shooting. Those contributions were not enough to offset Houston’s production, as the Rockets began their season with an 18-point victory.