The Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with Friday's dominant 133-96 victory (box score) over the in-state and Southwest Division rival Dallas Mavericks. The win gave Houston the division lead for the first time in weeks.

Tari Eason scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an easy 133-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Christie has cashed the Under for this prop in nine of his past 10 games. The odds have ranged from 19.5-23.5, depending on the opponent. Houston should stymie the Dallas offense. The Rockets rank second in defensive efficiency, though stud defender Amen Thompson is injured and will miss the game.

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KEVIN DURANT LOOKED around PHX Arena during the March 4 home game against the LA Clippers and saw a lot of people having a "terrible time." The Phoenix Suns, losers of 11 of their previous 14, had given up 41 points in the second quarter and trailed by 19 entering the fourth.