The Dallas Mavericks (8-16) head home after a brutal loss on Friday night to face the Houston Rockets (15-5). Dallas had their butts kicked by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The Rockets thumped the Phoenix Suns in their last contest, also on Friday night.

Here’s the main things you need to know before the game kicks off. • WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets • WHAT: At attempt at a bounce back game • WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas • WHEN: 7:30 p.m. CST • HOW: KFAA Channel 29, MavsTV streaming, NBA League Pass, and also Playback with Kirk

The Mavericks have the usual crew on the report. Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, and Dereck Lively are all out. Daniel Gafford is listed as questionable, which is disappointing. PJ Washington is listed as questionable, but

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