Watch the Jan. 31 Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game with ticket info, start time, stats and how to view information.

The Dallas Mavericks will attempt to defeat the Houston Rockets on Saturday night without Klay Thompson on the floor.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as 3 overreactions as dominant second half propels Mavericks to win over Rockets.

The Dallas Mavericks (9-16) bounced back in a big way Saturday night, throttling the Houston Rockets (15-6) at home, 122-109. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, to go along with two steals and a block. Kevin Durant led all Houston scorers with 27 points.

The Rockets struggled to score outside of Durant, who led the way with 27 points. Amen Thompson, who posted a season-high 31 points in Friday’s win over Phoenix, had just 7 on the night. The guard only scored one point in the first half and didn’t notch his first field goal until midway through the third quarter.

There are other reasons the Mavericks couldn't come close to beating the Thunder, because OKC's defense is just that great, but it doesn't get much easier on Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.

Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks (9-16) are back home after losing to the OKC Thunder to take on the Brooklyn Nets (6-17).