The LA Clippers made the curious decision to send Chris Paul home for the rest of the season, and we're barely even 1/4th of the way through so far. There were reportedly clashes with his leadership style and what the Clippers' coaching staff wanted.

Anthony Davis is making a significant impact for a Dallas Mavericks team that is attempting to get back on track.

The Dallas Mavericks attempt to slay the beastly Oklahoma City Thunder Friday at Paycom Center with tip-off at 9:30p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Dallas Mavericks hosting Rockets on back-to-back after Kevin Durant makes NBA history.

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Mavericks defeated the Rockets 122-109 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 9-16, while Houston fell to 15-6.

The OKC Thunder extended its league-best winning streak to 14 games with a home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Here are three takeaways.

The Dallas Mavericks put their three-game winning streak to the ultimate test on Friday night as they faced the OKC Thunder on the road. The Thunder have easily been the NBA's best team this year, and they've been obliterating teams this year.

Dallas big man Daniel Gafford leaves Wednesday's home gamea against the visiting Heat with an apparent ankle injury.