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Fred VanVleet shines in Houston Rockets' preseason victory over Mavericks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:35 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Fred VanVleet shines in Houston Rockets' preseason victory over Mavericks

Summary

Fred VanVleet made a strong return to the NBA, contributing 17 points and 7 assists in the Houston Rockets' 135-117 preseason win against the Dallas Mavericks in Macau on October 9, 2026. This marked VanVleet's first game in over 500 days, showcasing a revamped Rockets offense that recorded 36 assists on 47 made shots. The team displayed improved ball movement and execution, and Alperen Şengün achieved a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Rockets’ performance demonstrated significant progress, although the Mavericks did not field their full roster.

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•Houston Rockets defeat Dallas Mavericks 135-117 in preseason opener
•Fred VanVleet scores 17 points, contributes 7 assists
•Alperen Şengün records a triple-double
•Rockets shoot 54.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range
•Improved ball movement led to 36 assists on 47 shots

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4:35 PMYahoo Sports — It's just preseason, but Fred VanVleet looks strong for Houston Rockets in win over Dallas Mavericks

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Fred VanVleet, playing in first NBA game in over 500 yards, had an immediate impact on Houston's offense in preseason win over the Mavericks.
— Yahoo Sports

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