Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Injury Reports for March 31 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets is one of the 10 games set to take place on March 31. The Mavericks are determined to maintain their sixth seed in the competitive Western Conference, while the Rockets are fighting to secure a spot in the Play-In Tournament. As two of the most formidable teams in the NBA, both the Rockets and the Mavericks are currently on impressive winning streaks.

Despite being in sixth place with a 44-29 record, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are on a hot streak, winning six consecutive games and nine of their last 10. On the other hand, the Rockets have been dominating with 11 consecutive wins and an undefeated record for almost a month. Despite their impressive run, they are currently ranked 11th in the West with a 38-35 record.

The Mavs and the Rockets have faced off twice this season, with each team winning one game. This upcoming April 8th game will mark the second-to-last time these teams meet in the regular season.

Doncic has consistently impressed for the Mavs this season. Over the past five games, he has maintained an impressive triple-double average of 27.0 points, 11.0 assists and 10.2 rebounds.

Despite the Rockets’ success, it is clear that Jalen Green has been the driving force. His exceptional performance has been crucial in the team’s recent run. Over the past five games, Green has consistently averaged 33.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.

Injury Reports: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets

Despite both the Rockets and the Mavs facing injuries this season, the Mavs have managed to keep most of their players healthy. Unfortunately, the Rockets were dealt a major setback when their star player Alperen Sengun suffered a significant injury and was subsequently announced to need surgery.

Current Injury Updates for the Houston Rockets

According to reports, both Alperen Sengun and Cam Whitmore from the Houston Rockets will be unavailable. Sengun is currently in the process of recovering from a knee injury that nearly ended his season, while Whitmore has been out of action since March 10 due to a knee injury sustained against the Sacramento Kings.

Updated Injury Report for the Dallas Mavericks

Both Luka Doncic and Josh Green are listed on the injury report. Doncic is considered questionable due to knee soreness, but is expected to still take the court against the Rockets. Green is also listed with an ankle sprain, but is expected to be available for the game.

Ways to view the Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets game

The game between these two teams is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. For viewers in Dallas, the game will be available on Bally Sports TV, while fans in Houston can tune in to the Space City Home Network.

Alternatively, a subscription is necessary for viewing the game on NBA League Pass and FuboTV through live streaming.