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Dallas Mavericks: What to watch for as Mavs host the Rockets

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks have won two straight games entering Saturday’s showdown with the rival Houston Rockets. Superstar Luka Doncic went off for 36 points as the Mavs topped the Spurs in San Antonio on Jan. 22. It was a monster performance to move Dallas to 8-7 on the season.

Saturday is the second of a back-to-back set for both teams. The Rockets defeated the Pistons in Detroit on Friday night behind 20 points from Eric Gordon. Expect both teams to be feeling it on Jan.