October 31st, Rockets vs Mavericks, full game highlights
On October 31st, the Rockets faced off against the Mavericks in a road game. Under the leadership of their three stars, the Rockets fought hard against the Mavericks and ultimately secured a 112-102 victory, achieving two consecutive wins in back-to-back games.
The Rockets' Big Three were impressive and powerful, scoring an astonishing 75 points! Starting lineup scores: Yao Ming performed exceptionally well, scoring 30 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in over 40 minutes of play, completing his second double-double of the season; Artest scored 29 points with 7 rebounds; McGrady had 16 points and 5 rebounds; Scola contributed 7 points; and Alston added 3 points. Brooks returned to action and contributed 14 points, while "Birdman" Andersen Landry also added 8 points.
For the Mavericks, Nowitzki and Josh Howard were the main scorers, each scoring 36 points and 28 points respectively. Kidd contributed 7 points and 12 assists. Facing the Rockets' Big Three, the Mavericks showed no fear. In the first three quarters, neither the Mavericks nor the Rockets could gain an advantage. With just 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Artest delivered a beautiful three-pointer, extending the Rockets' lead to 14 points and sealing the victory.