Mavs vs. Rockets Preview: Can Luka Doncic Power Dallas to 5th Straight Win?

Dallas Mavericks are going for their fifth straight win on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets. Luka Doncic is averaging 47.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9. 7 assists in his last three games. The last time Dallas was on a four-game win streak was from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6. Josh Green, Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber and Reggie Bullock are injured. Houston won the first game of the series 101-92. Dallas won second game 112-106 less than a week ago. Last time the Mavs played the Rockets on Dec. 23, Don ced 50 points in a 112,106 road win.

Mavs are 19-16, Houston is 10-24.

Mavs and Rockets are playing each other at American Airlines Center.

Mavs and Rockets are playing each other on Saturday.

The Mavs are 11.5-point favorites over the Rockets.

Dallas is on the road for a quick trip to San Antonio to take on Spurs on New Year's Eve. If the Mavs win, they'll be playing Spurs for the chance to ride a six-game win streak into 2023.

The latest episode of the Mavs Step Back podcast features a recap of Doncic's historic night against the Knicks. Christian Wood's uptick on the defensive end is discussed. There is a trade rumor involving the Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine.

Luka Doncic had a monster night against the Rockets. He will have a full day off on Wednesday in preparation for tonight's game against Rockets, which is on the second night of a back-to-back.