Despite its hot start and limited time occupying the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are now sliding down the standings. The team has lost five-straight games, the first of which was spurned by All-Star center Alperen Sengun sitting due to injury,

Newly acquired Anthony Davis got off to a dominant start with the Dallas Mavericks, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. But his promising debut was cut short by a minor injury in the team’s 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.