Rockets beat Mavericks at home! Shin Kyung scored a game-high 23 points

On January 2 , the Houston Rockets played against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center. Although the Mavericks were missing their core player Luka Doncic, the Rockets showed excellent form and defeated their opponents 110-99 with the strong performance of the whole team. In this game, Alperen Shin-kyung performed brilliantly, scoring a game-high 23 points, plus 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals, becoming the key figure in the Rockets' victory .

At the beginning of the game, Klay Thompson took the lead for the Mavericks, who made three consecutive three-pointers in the first quarter and led the team to a 17-6 lead. The Rockets quickly adjusted, and Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green teamed up to narrow the gap, and the game gradually entered a tug-of-war.

In the second quarter, the two sides were in a stalemate, and the Mavericks tried to expand their lead, but Rockets substitute Whitmore stepped up. He attacked the basket many times and scored key points, leading the team to a 31-12 offensive climax. At the end of the half, the Rockets had already overtaken by 9 points and took control of the game.

After the break, the Mavericks fell into a scoring drought. In the absence of Doncic, Irving tried to take over the game, but it was difficult for him to hold the situation alone. The Rockets continued to expand their lead under the leadership of Shen Jing, and the team performed well on both offense and defense. Shen Jing not only had his way in the paint, but also made key steals, establishing a double-digit lead for the Rockets.

In the final quarter, the Mavericks tried to narrow the gap through outside shooting, but the Rockets ' Whitmore and Jalen Green responded with precise counterattacks, completely extinguishing the Mavericks' counterattack momentum. In the end, the Rockets easily won 110-99 and successfully defended their home court.

Mavericks player statistics

Grimes 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, Irving 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, Klay 16 points, 5 rebounds, Hardy 11 points, 3 assists, Lively 8 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks, Dinwiddie 8 points, 2 assists, Washington 6 points, 3 rebounds, Prosper 6 points, 3 rebounds, Kleber 5 points, 2 rebounds, Gafford 4 points, 4 rebounds, Powell 2 points, 2 rebounds

Rockets player statistics

Shin Jing 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 assists, Jalen Green 22 points, 5 rebounds, Dillon 19 points, 6 rebounds, Whitmore 18 points, 3 rebounds, Smith 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, VanVleet 5 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, Holiday 4 points, Adams 4 points, 4 rebounds, Tate 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

This victory is of great significance to the Rockets. With the outstanding performance of Shin Kyung and Jalen Green, the team showed strong team cohesion. Especially Shin Kyung, his comprehensive performance on both offense and defense proved his core position in the team.

As for the Mavericks, the absence of Luka Doncic obviously affected the team's offensive rhythm. Although Irving and Klay tried their best to shoulder the offensive burden, they failed to effectively deal with the Rockets' tough defense without a core organizer.

In the next game, the Rockets need to continue their winning streak, while the Mavericks need to adjust their status as soon as possible to make up for the impact of Doncic's absence. The outcome of the game is important, but the more critical thing is whether the two teams can find a stable way to win in the second half of the season.