Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Mar. 14 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Dallas Mavericks face the Houston Rockets on Friday at the Toyota Center. The game pits the Mavericks (33-34), who are No. 10 in the Western Conference, against the Rockets (41-25), who are five places above the at No. 5 in the hotly contested Western Conference standings.

The Mavericks have struggled with consistency as a result of injuries that have affected key players. They have won twice in their last 10 games, with their last game being the 126-116 away loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

The Mavericks allowed 39 of 59 (66.1%) field goals against the Spurs. Brandon Williams recorded 19 points, three rebounds and six assists, while Dante Exum added 17 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are on a four-game winning run and haven't lost a game since losing 115-102 to the Indiana Pacers on Mar. 4. Their last matchup was the 111-104 home victory against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.

Jalen Green recorded 29 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Alperen Sengun added 20 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets: Injury Reports

Dallas Mavericks injury report for Mar. 14

The Mavericks have seen their promising season take a bad turn as a result of injuries to key players. The latest injury report sees Dante Exum listed as questionable due to a right hamstring tightness.

The Mavericks' complete injury report:

• Anthony Davis: Out - Left Adductor; Strain
• Dante Exum: Questionable - Right Hamstring; Tightness
• Daniel Gafford: Out - Right Knee; Sprain
• Jaden Hardy: Out - Right Ankle; Sprain
• Kyrie Irving: Out - Left Knee; Sprain/ACL tear
• Kai Jones: Questionable - Left Quad; Strain
• Dereck Lively II: Out - Right Ankle; Stress Fracture
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out - Right Wrist; Sprain
• P.J. Washington: Questionable - Right Ankle; Sprain
• Brandon Williams: Questionable - Left Hamstring; Tightness

Houston Rockets' injury report for March 14

The Rockets don't have an extensive injury list like the Mavericks. Amen Thomspon is still ruled out after he suffered a left ankle sprain and is expected to be out for about 10-14 days, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Rockets' complete injury report:

• N'Faly Dante: Out - G League - Two-Way
• Jack McVeigh: Out - G League - Two-Way
• David Roddy: Out - G League - Two-Way
• Reed Sheppard: Out - Right Thumb; Avulsion Fracture
• Amen Thompson: Out - Left Ankle; Sprain

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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets: Expected Lineups and Starting Depth Charts

Dallas Mavericks' starting lineup and depth chart for March 14

The Dallas Mavericks are projected to go with the following lineup against the Rockets: Spencer Dinwiddie (point guard), Max Christie (shooting guard), Klay Thompson (small forward), Caleb Martin (power forward) and Dwight Powell (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Mavericks' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Dante Exum	Max Christie	Klay Thompson	P.J. Washington	Dwight Powell
Brandon Williams	Spencer Dinwiddie	Naji Marshall	Caleb Martin	Kai Jones
Spencer Dinwiddie	Jaden Hardy	Dante Exum	Kessier Edwards	Kessier Edwards
Jaden Hardy	Dante Exum	Caleb Martin	Naji Marshall	P.J. Washington
Kyrie Irving	Klay Thompson	Max Christie	Klay Thompson	Anthony Davis

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Houston Rockets' starting lineup and depth chart for March 14

The Houston Rockets are projected to go with the following starting five against the Mavericks: Fred VanVleet (point guard), Jalen Green (shooting guard), Cam Whitmore (small forward), Dillon Brooks (power forward) and Alperen Sengun (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Rockets' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Fred VanVleet	Jalen Green	Amen Thompson	Dillon Brooks	Alperen Sengun
Amen Thompson	Aaron Holiday	Dillon Brooks	Tari Eason	Steven Adams
Aaron Holiday	Dillon Brooks	Cam Whitmore	Jabari Smith Jr.	Jock Landale
Jalen Green	Cam Whitmore	Jae'Sean Tate	Jeff Green	Jabari Smith Jr.
Nate Williams	Amen Thompson	Tari Eason	Jae'Sean Tate	Jeff Green

The matchup begins at 8 p.m. ET on SCHN and KFAA. Streaming is via FuboTV and NBA League Pass.