Houston Rockets set to face Dallas Mavericks in preseason opener

The Houston Rockets will play the Dallas Mavericks on October 9 in Macao for their preseason opener. Key focuses include the returns of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams after injuries, as well as Kevin Durant's scaled-back role as he enters his 20th season. This game will also serve as a tactical preview for their upcoming regular season matchup against the Mavericks on October 21. Coach Ime Udoka plans to manage player workloads strategically, aiming for strong performances heading into the regular season.

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