Spurs Outlast Mavericks 122-106 Behind Wembanyama’s 23 Points

Fourth-Quarter Surge Seals Road Win

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a competitive first half to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 at American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The victory improved both teams’ records to 1-2 as the Spurs utilized strong offensive execution in the final period to pull away from the home side.

The game remained tightly contested through the first three quarters, with San Antonio holding a narrow lead entering the final frame. The Spurs opened the contest efficiently, taking a 32-31 advantage after the first quarter. They extended their momentum in the second, outscoring Dallas 36-29 to take a 68-60 lead into halftime.

The Mavericks responded with a 29-24 third-quarter effort, trimming the deficit to just three points at 89-87 before the break.

The decisive stretch occurred in the fourth quarter. San Antonio began to separate from the field with critical scoring plays. Devin Vassell hit a 24-foot three-pointer, followed by an alley-oop layup from Tarris Reed Jr. Julian Champagnie added another long-range shot, and Dylan Harper connected on a 24-foot jumper to push the lead to nine points.

The Spurs continued to apply pressure, with Harper draining his second three-pointer of the sequence and Wembanyama scoring on an alley-oop dunk.

Mavericks guard Sergio de Larrea led all scorers with 21 points, providing consistent offensive threat throughout the contest. Marcus Sasser directed the Dallas offense with five assists, while Daniel Gafford controlled the glass with nine rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Mavericks could not sustain their scoring output against San Antonio’s defensive pressure in the closing minutes.

For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama was the standout performer, recording 23 points and seven rebounds. He contributed significantly with multiple alley-oop dunks and layups, including a crucial tip shot in the second quarter. De'Aaron Fox orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out nine assists to facilitate the team’s ball movement.

The final score of 122-106 reflects San Antonio’s ability to maintain efficiency on both ends of the floor. The Spurs finished with 32 points in the first quarter, 36 in the second, 24 in the third, and 30 in the fourth. Dallas scored 31, 29, 29, and 17 points in their respective quarters.

The game was played before an attendance of 19,555 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. With the loss, the Mavericks drop to 1-2 on the season, while the Spurs also move to 1-2 following their road win.

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