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Rockets vs Mavericks Preview: Duren’s Extension Meets Irving’s Return | Beatline Rockets
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The Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks in a critical preseason preview. We analyze how Jalen Duren's five-year extension impacts rim protection against Kyrie Irving's unrestricted return. Stephen Adams and Amen Thompson provide the defensive backbone needed to control the pace.
We break down the key matchups, including Duren's role in limiting second-chance points and Thompson's Rookie of the Year trajectory. The discussion covers defensive switching integrity, corner three-point efficiency, and the…
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