Anthony Davis had 26 points (14 in the first quarter) and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 116-105.
The Mavericks took control with a 23-10 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 21.
In the fourth quarter, Kyrie Irving had 2 steals, and the Mavericks scored 3 points off them.
Max Christie scored 23 points (10 in the fourth quarter) off the bench.
For the Rockets, Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 8 rebounds, and Jalen Green added 24 points and 6 assists. Amen Thompson had 20 points and 3 blocks. The Rockets had 3 20-point scorers.
The Mavericks shot 47.0% from the field and 52.2% from 3 to the Rockets’ 40.0% and 28.6%. The Rockets forced 6 turnovers, about 8 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Mavericks outscored the Rockets 53-14 off the bench. The Rockets outscored the Mavericks 26-16 in 9 minutes with Adams, Brooks, Green, Sengun and Thompson on the floor together.