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Rockets beat Mavericks 128-110 as Tari Eason is ejected
The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 128-110 in Houston on Wednesday in both teams’ season opener.
Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter after forcefully shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.
Washington fell to the floor, and the shove led to a brief confrontation.
After reviewing the play, officials upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2, which resulted in Eason’s ejection.
Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points each for Houston, while Alperen Şengün added 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Rockets opened the season with a 18-point win; no further action was reported.
The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 128-110 in Houston’s season opener.
Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.
The shove sent Washington to the floor and led to a brief confrontation.
After a replay review, officials upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2.
Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points each for Houston.
- Who
- The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Rockets forward Tari Eason was ejected after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington.
- What
- Houston defeated Dallas 128-110 in its season opener.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Houston.
- Why
- Eason was ejected after officials reviewed his shove of Washington and upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2.
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With 2:47 remaining, Eason shoved Washington in the back, sending him to the floor and prompting a brief confrontation.
Officials reviewed the play and upgraded the common foul to a flagrant 2, resulting in Eason’s ejection.
The Rockets beat the Mavericks 128-110.
- Final score
- Rockets 128, Mavericks 110
- Ejection
- Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter
- Play reviewed
- Eason shoved P.J. Washington with 2:47 remaining in the first quarter
- Foul ruling
- Officials upgraded the common foul to a flagrant 2
- Top scorers
- Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. each scored 30 points