Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 11, 2026

The third quarter proved decisive, as Dallas and Houston combined for 71 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—to set up a Mavericks victory that sailed well past the market total. The combined score reached 247, landing 15.5 points over the 231.5 opening line, which had ticked down to 230.5 by tip-off.

The first half stayed compact, with 109 combined points split nearly evenly between Q1 (55) and Q2 (54). Houston's recent defensive form—allowing just 106.3 per game over its last ten—kept early pace measured. But the third quarter erupted, both teams breaking into high-volume offense to create that 71-point outburst. Dallas poured in 37 in the period while Houston added 34, a sharp acceleration from the half's defensive stability. The fourth quarter remained elevated at 67 combined points, allowing neither team to slow momentum enough to drag the total back under the market line. Irving led Dallas with 17 points and 3 assists; Risacher added 16 points while Max Christie chipped in 14. For Houston, Marcus Smart's 20 points and 4 assists anchored the effort, with Reed Sheppard contributing 17 and Jabari Smith Jr. pulling down 9 rebounds alongside 14 points. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed decisively.