Houston Rockets Open Season

Houston Rockets win 128-110 against Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Tari Eason Ejected

Tari Eason ejected after shove on Dallas forward P.J. Washington.

Play That Ended Eason's Night

Eason shoved Washington in back with 2:47 left in first quarter.

Replay Review Upgrades Call

Replay review upgraded initial foul to flagrant 2 foul.

Udoka: Flagrant 1 vs Flagrant 2

Udoka thought it was a flagrant 1 but called it flagrant 2.

“he gave him a good push in the back, but i was surprised it was a flagrant 2. i thought it was a flagrant 1, honestly, but by definition it lined up with the follow-through and all those things. so, it is what it is”

Udoka on Physical Exchange

Udoka described building physical exchange between forwards.

“i think, you know, they got into a bit of a shoving match. [he] was looking to give him a few, and he got one back”

Durant: Ejection Rallying Point

Durant says ejection helped spark team rally.

“tari got ejected, which is hilarious. tari getting ejected and we rallied. i think it was a close game at that point”

Durant Credits Mavericks

Durant acknowledges Mavericks' talent in second half.

“this is an nba team we are playing with great talent over there. so, the second half, they made it their half”

Eason's Contract Value

Eason has five-year $81.5 million contract.

Eason's Value to Rockets

Eason guards multiple positions and creates possessions.

Rockets Start 1-0

Rockets win 18-point game after ejection.