Mavericks
SpursThe San Antonio Spurs edged the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday, November 4, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.
The Spurs led 68-51 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 36-25.
Top performers
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 52 points on 16-of-28 shooting, with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks. Dylan Harper added 21 points and 5 rebounds. For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving had 29 points on 9-of-27 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Naji Marshall added 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Victor Wembanyama (52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks); Cooper Flagg (19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists); Stephon Castle (17 points and 10 rebounds). The Mavericks bench outscored the Spurs reserves 38-10.
- Victor Wembanyama (SAS): 52 PTS, 24 REB, 2 AST, 16-28 FG, 34 MIN
- Kyrie Irving (DAL): 29 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 9-27 FG, 36 MIN
- Naji Marshall (DAL): 22 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 9-12 FG, 26 MIN
- Dylan Harper (SAS): 21 PTS, 5 REB, 0 AST, 9-15 FG, 36 MIN
- P.J. Washington (DAL): 21 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 7-18 FG, 39 MIN
- Cooper Flagg (DAL): 19 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 7-19 FG, 40 MIN
Context
The Spurs improved to 6-2 with their sixth straight win, while the Mavericks fell to 4-4, their second loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Spurs.
Up next: the Spurs host the Warriors on Friday, Nov 13; the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 18,354 at Frost Bank Center. Officials: Brent Barnaky, Curtis Blair and Simone Jelks.