A Road Win in Dallas
The San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The win improved the Spurs' record to 1-2, while the home team fell to 1-2 on the season.
First Half Dynamics
The game began with immediate back-and-forth action. Victor Wembanyama opened the scoring with a free throw, but De'Aaron Fox quickly answered with a three-point jumper assisted by Stephon Castle. The Mavericks tied the game early, led by contributions from Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington. San Antonio responded with strong offensive sequences from Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle, who combined for significant scoring runs.
The first quarter ended with the Spurs leading 32-31. The second quarter saw the teams trade baskets extensively. Sergio de Larrea emerged as a key scorer for Dallas, helping his team take leads at multiple points.
However, San Antonio maintained its composure, with Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson providing crucial scoring bursts. Victor Wembanyama continued to impact the game, adding layups and dunks. The half concluded with San Antonio holding a narrow 68-63 advantage.
Third Quarter Expansion
San Antonio began to pull away in the third quarter. Stephon Castle hit a three-pointer, and Dylan Harper added points inside. Victor Wembanyama was particularly active, scoring an alley-oop dunk and later a three-pointer that extended the Spurs' lead.
Despite aggressive efforts from the Mavericks, including three-pointers from Sergio de Larrea and Marcus Sasser, the Spurs maintained control. The quarter ended with San Antonio leading 92-89.
