NBA China Games: Houston Wins Opener Behind Sengun and VanVleet

Houston defeated Dallas 135-117 in Macao on October 9. Sengun recorded a 16-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in 22 minutes, VanVleet returned from a 523-day absence with 17 points and five 3-pointers, and Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 19 points. Dallas' 51 three-point attempts and coach Dusty May's emphasis on shot quality add an early tactical angle; Game 2 is October 11 at 6:00 a.m. ET on NBA TV.