The Dallas Mavericks (8-16, 5-9 Home) return home after a 132-111 road loss to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavs will square off against the division-leading Houston Rockets (15-5, 8-3 Away) tonight at 7:30pm.

Another tall task

The Mavericks were facing the real possibility that their 5-16 start would translate to 5-(imagine a much bigger number here) as they stared down a very rough schedule on paper. Gutsy wins versus the Clippers, Nuggets, and Heat have Dallas sitting 8-16 entering tonight’s tussle with Houston. While still miles away from the .500 mark, finding a way to protect their home floor against a Rockets squad that will likely be without Alperen Şengün (23 points | 9 rebounds | 7 assists | 50.5% FG) would certainly keep the glimmer of hope alive for those

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