NewsSpurs Beat Mavericks 122–106: Wembanyama Leads Fourth-Quarter Surge
San Antonio collected its first win of the season by closing stronger than Dallas, with Wembanyama and Harper leading the offense.
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DALLAS, Texas — The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122–106 on Saturday, October 24, earning their first victory of the young NBA season. Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, while Dylan Harper contributed 22 points. The outcome is confirmed by the NBA's game summary and independent coverage.
How San Antonio broke open a close game
This was not a comfortable win from start to finish. The teams exchanged momentum throughout the evening, and Dallas remained close after three quarters. San Antonio then scored 30 fourth-quarter points while allowing only 17, creating a decisive late separation.
The Spurs opened the fourth with a 17–5 stretch over the first six minutes, according to the NBA recap. That run mattered because a small lead can vanish quickly in a game with repeated changes of possession. San Antonio instead turned its advantage into a double-digit cushion.
Wembanyama, Harper and the rest of the scoring
Wembanyama's 23 points were accompanied by seven rebounds and four blocked shots, illustrating his effect near both baskets. Harper's 22 points were especially useful for a team seeking offensive balance. De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle each added 19 points.
An unusual feature of the game was Wembanyama's slow offensive start: the NBA recap notes he had only one point until the middle of the second quarter. He found ways to contribute thereafter rather than requiring the entire offense to flow through him from the opening tip.
Why Dallas faced an uphill challenge
Dallas did not have either Cooper Flagg or Kyrie Irving in the lineup. Flagg was dealing with a shoulder injury suffered in the previous game, while Irving sat out the second half of a back-to-back after recently returning from a long injury absence.
Rookie Sergio de Larrea scored 21 points off the bench and led the Mavericks. Yet Dallas struggled to close. Its fourth-quarter production was insufficient against San Antonio's stronger execution. The absence of two major names is a legitimate part of the explanation, not an excuse that changes the score.
Rebounding and second chances
San Antonio had 15 offensive rebounds and enjoyed a 25–10 advantage in second-chance points, according to the NBA game recap. Those extra opportunities can be particularly valuable when outside shots are inconsistent, because they create additional scoring attempts without requiring a defensive stop.
For Spurs fans, the late-game response and contributions from multiple scorers were positive early signs. For Dallas, improving availability and fourth-quarter execution will be important follow-up questions. The next games listed were Sacramento visiting San Antonio and Dallas traveling to Miami; consult official schedules for the latest updates.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final Spurs vs Mavericks score?
San Antonio won 122–106.
How many points did Victor Wembanyama score?
Wembanyama recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
Did Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving play?
Neither played in Dallas' October 24 meeting with San Antonio.
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