In the wake of blowing an epic lead to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets go up against a group that as of now has an epic final quarter rebound against Houston in the Dallas Mavericks.

Also, the Mavs just yesterday returned from a 14-point deficiency in the final quarter and held the Blazers to only nine final quarter points in transit toward a rebound win.

At this point, you’re likely mindful of the trade deadline moves made by the Mavericks, yet just to refresh everybody on the personnel that moved: Dallas traded DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, and Dennis Smith, Jr. to the New York Knicks for Kristaps Porzingis (out for the season), Tim Hardaway Jr., and Courtney Lee. In a separate deal, they sent Harrison Barnes to Sacramento for Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph (whom they postponed).

So the Mavs are somewhat of a mish-mash of role players beforehand in the group and role players from different groups. They are as yet endeavoring to mesh amid this time as opposed to resembling a mosh pit of ability. On the off chance that Houston can keep their foot on the gas, the Mavs’ chances would turn to mush.

Anyway, Houston needs to get the severe taste of the OKC breakdown out of its mouth and an incredible way is bring down a Dallas group that additionally beat them with a final quarter rebound where Luka Doncic couldn’t miss.

This is a diversion Houston should win, yet the Rockets have made a habit of losing games and leads that they have no business losing.