{"id":450768,"date":"2026-02-01T02:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T02:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/450768\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T02:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T02:37:08","slug":"rockets-mavericks-have-showcase-game-on-abc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/450768\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets-Mavericks have showcase game on ABC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2032454\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2032454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/johnson-iso-013126-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1441\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2032454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jalen Johnson celebrates another triple-double against the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n<p>What we know about Saturday\u2019s games<\/p>\n<p>-Houston and Dallas battle on ABC. The Rockets and Mavericks close the night on ABC in a Texas tussle. Dallas had a season-long four-game winning streak just two weeks ago, but they come into this matchup losing three straight since then. The Rockets have won six of their last eight outings and now sit fourth in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<p>-Miami and Chicago renew their rivalry. The Bulls are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, despite winning four straight before that. The Heat come into this matchup winning three of their last four fixtures. Miami has won both games against Chicago this season.<\/p>\n<p>-Charlotte continues dominance in matinee win over San Antonio. The Hornets picked up their sixth straight win, beating a San Antonio team that sits third in the Western Conference. Brandon Miller led Charlotte in that 111-106 victory, collecting 26 points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>9:27 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Pacers Defeat Hawks, 129-124<\/p>\n<p>Indiana shot 54 percent from the field and 47 percent from 3-point range while recording 29 assists.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Johnson was the player of the game for Atlanta, accumulating 33 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 26 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n<p>Pascal Siakam had 25 points, while Aaron Nesmith scored 23 points.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Still rollin&#8217; at home \u2668\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PacersWin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#PacersWin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zqOA2GhK6N\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/zqOA2GhK6N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pacers\/status\/2017787436655419469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>9:09 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Rockets Lead Mavs After Q1, 31-28<\/p>\n<p>This Texas tussle is the final game of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Houston took this tiny lead thanks to ball movement, out-assisting Dallas, 10-4.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Durant has six points, four rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Williams leads the Mavericks with 13 points off the bench.<\/p>\n<p>See the action on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC or League Pass.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">hold the form Bari \ud83e\udd0c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WNmuCkrkmD\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/WNmuCkrkmD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonRockets\/status\/2017781861653594230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">1 done!<\/p>\n<p>Rockets: 31<br \/>Mavs: 28 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XTki7V2Sbb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/XTki7V2Sbb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonRockets\/status\/2017783186839757278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:56 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Timberwolves Lead Grizzlies at the Half, 58-49<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves shot 9-for-21 from 3-point range while the Grizzlies hit just 3-for-21.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 16 points and two assists.<\/p>\n<p>Julius Randle has 15 points and five rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>Jaylen Wells leads Memphis with 10 points.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">brb. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8v731XEc2h\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/8v731XEc2h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Timberwolves\/status\/2017781425303339478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u303d\ufe0faking plays in transition \ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vBFyHBZ3Ew\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/vBFyHBZ3Ew<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/roHlLNq9nN\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/roHlLNq9nN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/memgrizz\/status\/2017780803636236539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:38 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Bulls Lead Heat After Q1, 31-25<\/p>\n<p>Chicago got off to a hot start, shooting 50 percent while holding Miami to 35 percent shooting.<\/p>\n<p>They also doubled up Miami in assists, 8-4.<\/p>\n<p>Jevon Carter, Patrick Williams and Isaac Okoro all scored six points apiece to lead Chicago.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Off to 2 we go <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QS2Xw5ewa1\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/QS2Xw5ewa1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiHEAT\/status\/2017774905702420513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pat&#8217;s block starts the fastbreak!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CHSN__<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SeeRed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#SeeRed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ic9hn6ddvN\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Ic9hn6ddvN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/2017773964466995570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:22 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Pacers Lead Hawks at the Half, 80-73<\/p>\n<p>This was the highest-scoring half for the Pacers this season.<\/p>\n<p>Indiana shot 58 percent from the field and 55 percent from 3-point range.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Nembhard and Jalen Johnson both scored 21 points apiece.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">20 points in the first half for Andrew Nembhard!<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s got the hot hand for the Pacers \u2668\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HbsaAoJdmU\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/HbsaAoJdmU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2017767479683035276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gotta regroup at the half <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4e9AETGr6r\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/4e9AETGr6r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/2017768126067229099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:09 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Pelicans Lead Sixers After Q1, 33-31<\/p>\n<p>Both teams recorded eight assists in that high-scoring opening frame.<\/p>\n<p>Trey Murphy leads New Orleans with seven points and four rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Embiid has eight points, five rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n<p>Tyrese Maxey totaled eight points and two assists.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">okay Micah \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XRDXTlm1NK\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/XRDXTlm1NK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PelicansNBA\/status\/2017766530323292595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">after 1. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cryptocom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@cryptocom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bRPeKDuotX\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/bRPeKDuotX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers\/status\/2017766420302483945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:54 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Sixers-Pelicans are Underway<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans has played better recently, winning three of their last five fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>Philly enters this matchup amid a two-game winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Embiid has eight points and five rebounds early on.<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans leads Philly 27-25 late in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">DQ block \u27a1\ufe0f<br \/>Trey dime \u27a1\ufe0f <br \/>Saddiq dunk \ud83d\udca5 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DKR4u2JVfP\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/DKR4u2JVfP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PelicansNBA\/status\/2017763864176103676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Offensively, Joel Embiid looks phenomenal!&#8221;\ud83d\udcaf<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JZFish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@JZFish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChicagoFlow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ChicagoFlow<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wtevs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@wtevs<\/a> talk about Embiid&#8217;s level of play on The Association: Weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Get more updates and live look-ins NOW on NBA TV:<br \/>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owQtY8YUWr\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/owQtY8YUWr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SmtKryQV8o\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/SmtKryQV8o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBATV\/status\/2017763762632077509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:35 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Hawks Lead Pacers After Q1, 39-35<\/p>\n<p>Both offenses were humming in the opening quarter, with Atlanta shooting 54 percent and Indy hitting at 59 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 10 points, two rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 15 points. That\u2019s the highest-scoring first quarter throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After 1 in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GainbridgeFH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@GainbridgeFH<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fHSEyI1aMf\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/fHSEyI1aMf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pacers\/status\/2017759230309097940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dyson defense to more Corey offense \u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/49wIzxigdA\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/49wIzxigdA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/2017758972313219267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7:19 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>ATL vs. INDY Underway<\/p>\n<p>The Hawks and Pacers kickstart the night-slate on League Pass.<\/p>\n<p>The Hawks come into this matchup winning four of their last six outings.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Johnson is amid an All-Star campaign and has 10 points through the opening four minutes.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Andrew Nembhard goes reverse \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s got 9 of Indy&#8217;s first 11 points! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qkOoHtqT3y\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/qkOoHtqT3y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2017754872775410141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JJ is cooking \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n<p>10 points in the first 4.5 minutes <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N7EDKj85NF\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/N7EDKj85NF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/2017755667570831711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6:51 PM \/ January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Hornets Defeat Spurs, 111-106<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte and San Antonio played early due to some weather, and the Hornets continued to stay hot.<\/p>\n<p>They have now won six straight games.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Milled led the way with 26 points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>LaMelo Ball had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n<p>Victor Wembanyama had 16 points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ANOTHA DAY, ANOTHA W!!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HiveMentality?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#HiveMentality<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oxU7Yk5OYQ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/oxU7Yk5OYQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hornets\/status\/2017696861558046750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With the snow coming down outside on Saturday afternoon, the Hornets took control with a 20-4 first-half-closing run, then persevered in clutch time to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 111-106, for their sixth consecutive victory.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcdd <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ePGGjQcb9j\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/ePGGjQcb9j<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LunazulTequila?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@LunazulTequila<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pWd5WBLdJP\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/pWd5WBLdJP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hornets\/status\/2017706310012187086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jalen Johnson celebrates another triple-double against the Indiana Pacers. 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