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Unbeaten Rockets Set for Mavericks NBA Cup Game

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Unbeaten Rockets Set for Mavericks NBA Cup Game

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The undefeated Houston Rockets visit the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup group game, with Houston favored by about 5.5 to 6 points. Houston’s 5-0 start and dominant opening-night win over Dallas support the case for the Rockets, whose scoring and interior attack have been strengths. Other previews favor Dallas to cover, citing its home court, two-game winning streak and history of covering against Houston in Dallas; one report also lists Alperen Sengun as questionable and Reed Sheppard as out. The matchup’s betting outlook is divided, with some analysts expecting Houston’s hot run to continue and others viewing the road spread as a chance for regression.

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Payton Pritchard scored 30 points off the bench as the Celtics beat the Bulls 125-111 in both teams’ NBA Cup opener, extending Boston’s winning streak to four. Jayson Tatum added 26 points, while Chicago lost its fourth straight and struggled with turnovers and poor shooting.

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