The Houston Rockets are riding high on a four-game winning streak as they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference showdown on Saturday night.

With a solid 21-10 record, the Rockets have been turning heads in the NBA this season, positioning themselves as a formidable force in the conference. Their impressive performance has been driven by standout players like Amen Thompson, who's been consistently scoring 18.0 points per game and averaging 7.3 rebounds.

The Mavericks, currently sitting at 12-23 and near the bottom of the Western Conference, face an uphill battle against Houston's momentum. Despite recent challenges, players like Cooper Flagg are working to keep team morale high, averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

This will be the third meeting between the teams this season, with Dallas having won the previous encounter 122-109 on December 7th. That game saw Kevin Durant leading the Rockets with 27 points, while Davis dominated with 29 points for the Mavericks.

Both teams are dealing with significant injury challenges. The Mavericks are without Dereck Lively II for the season due to a foot injury, and Kyrie Irving is out with a knee problem. The Rockets are similarly impacted, with Fred VanVleet sidelined for the season with an ACL injury.

Statistically, the Rockets have been impressive, ranking second in the Western Conference with a 40.0% 3-point shooting percentage. They're averaging 119.7 points, 48.5 rebounds, and 26.5 assists over their last ten games, shooting an efficient 50.8% from the field.

As the teams prepare to clash, all eyes will be on how the Rockets can maintain their winning momentum and how the Mavericks might stage a comeback against a hot Houston squad.