Mavericks–Rockets rivalry

Mavericks–Rockets rivalry

Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets
First meeting	October 29, 1980 Rockets 109, Mavericks 103
Latest meeting	April 7, 2024 Mavericks 147, Rockets 136
Statistics
Meetings total	213[1]
All-time series	110–103 (HOU)
Regular season series	102–95 (HOU)
Postseason results	8–8 (tied)
Longest win streak	HOU W10
Current win streak	DAL W2
Postseason history
1988 Western Conference First Round: Mavericks won, 3–1 2005 Western Conference First Round: Mavericks won, 4–3 2015 Western Conference First Round : Rockets won, 4–1

The Mavericks–Rockets rivalry also known as the Battle of Texas,^[2] is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Background

The rivalry between the Mavericks and the Rockets has developed over years of competition in the NBA's Western Conference. With both teams located in the state of Texas, the rivalry is fueled by regional pride and a desire for supremacy within the state.

See also

• National Basketball Association rivalries
• Governor's Cup (NFL rivalry between Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans)
• Lone Star Series (MLB rivalry between Houston Astros and Texas Rangers)
• Texas Derby (MLS rivalry between Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas)

References