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Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday at American Airlines Center, securing a win for both teams' 1-2 records.
San Antonio defeated Dallas 122-106 on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while De'Aaron Fox distributed nine assists for the visiting Spurs.
Sasser helped Dallas turn a 14-point deficit into a one-possession game, but the Mavericks could not carry that offensive rhythm into the final quarter of a 122-106 loss to San Antonio.
Max Christie played nearly 38 minutes and helped Dallas absorb Cooper Flagg’s early departure and Kyrie Irving’s foul trouble in a 121-105 win over Indiana.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points, while P.J. Washington grabbed 13 rebounds.
One Melissa team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Dallas limited Winnipeg to four third-period shots and stopped them all, preserving the room for a late equalizer.
Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime at American Airlines Center. Roope Hintz scored twice, including the game-winner, while Jason Robertson added two assists for the home side.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points to help the Houston Rockets defeat the Dallas Mavericks 128-110 on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. The home team took an early lead and maintained control throughout the contest.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 128-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on Wednesday. Fred VanVleet added 11 assists in the win.
An eight-point fourth-quarter burst made the Mavericks’ response tangible. The Rockets’ next scoring sequence kept it from changing the game.
DeMarvion Overshown’s confirmed return gives Dallas another way to use its linebackers after Dee Winters’ injury, but a limited workload keeps Jaishawn Barham’s continuity central.
Mikko Rantanen tallied three goals to lead the Dallas Stars past the Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
Dee Winters is expected to miss time, but DeMarvion Overshown’s possible comeback is a projection rather than restored depth for the Cowboys.
C.J. Stroud and Jaylin Noel powered the Houston Texans to a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Ka'imi Fairbairn's late field goal sealed the result.
Ryan Flournoy made useful catches in Dallas defeat at Green Bay, including a late touchdown. His holding penalty also helps explain why the full night was more complicated than seven receptions.
The Dallas Stars secured a dominant 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, with Arttu Hyry scoring two goals and Jason Robertson adding an assist. The shutout improved Dallas to 4-3-1.
Two first-period Dallas penalties raised the stakes, but the Stars killed all four Chicago power plays and converted once themselves in a 4-0 victory.
San Antonio dominated early and never looked back, defeating Sacramento 126-97 on Friday. Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 19 points while Zach LaVine topped the Kings with 20.
Joey Porter Jr. finished Friday questionable for Green Bay. After a Dallas debut and a game missed through illness, the cornerback still needs an uninterrupted stretch to establish his place.
Atlanta's offense exploded for 135 points, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 25 and Cooper Flagg’s 26-point effort falling short for Dallas.
