The Dallas Mavericks returned home from Mexico to play their first true road game of the season (where the opponent was actually in their arena), looking to improve upon their 2-4 record. Unfortunately, the Rockets had other ideas, pushing the Mavs further away from .500, as Dallas fell 110-102.

Let’s get to the grades!

Max Christie: A

17 PTS / 4 REB / 6 AST / 0 STL / 0 BLK – 32MIN

Christie technically started at point guard in this one, which means nothing on the surface – the Mavs don’t start an actual point guard however you cut it – however, it is worth mentioning when the opposing point guard eviscerates your team like Amen Thompson did in the early going. Those defensive lapses were certainly not all on Christie, in fairness, and he otherwise had a terrific game other than a coup

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