🏀 NBA China Game · Lead Story
ROCKETS BLAST OFF IN BEIJING!
Houston torches Dallas 135–117 in a high-flying NBA China Game showcase
By The Daily Dribble Sports Desk
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Houston Rockets light up the scoreboard halfway around the world in the NBA China Game.
The Houston Rockets put on an absolutely ELECTRIC show in China on Friday night, blowing out the Dallas Mavericks 135–117 in a game that had fans in Beijing on their feet all night long. That's an 18-point blowout — not exactly a close one, Dallas!
The NBA China Game is always a super cool event because it brings NBA basketball to fans in China who don't always get to see their favorite teams in person. Think about it — two Texas rivals traveling all the way across the world to hoop it up! The Rockets looked sharp, fast, and totally dialed in, pushing the pace and hitting shots from everywhere on the floor.
With this win, Houston improves to 1-0 on the early preseason ledger, while Dallas drops to 0-1. It's just the start of the NBA season, but Rockets fans are already feeling good. The Mavs will want a rematch — fast!
Two NBA games hit the books on Friday. Besides the blockbuster China Game, the Memphis Grizzlies sneaked past the Chicago Bulls 104–100 in a nail-biter. A four-point game at the buzzer — Chicago had their chances but just couldn't quite get over the hump. Memphis moves to 2-1 on the young season while the Bulls sit at 1-1.
🏈 NFL
No NFL games on Friday — the league plays mostly on Sundays (and some Mondays & Thursdays). Week 5 is this weekend, and the Chiefs (4-0) and Vikings (4-0) are both undefeated heading in. Check back Sunday for a HUGE slate of games!
⚾ MLB
The regular season is OVER and the playoffs are in full swing (or possibly wrapping up)! No games were played yesterday. Keep an eye out — the Brewers (103-59) and Dodgers (100-62) were the regular-season powerhouses. Postseason magic could be coming!
🏀 College Basketball
College hoops is still in the preseason — practice has started on campuses everywhere, but official games don't tip off until November. March Madness feels far away, but it'll be here before you know it!