Spurs vs Mavericks Final Score: San Antonio Secures First Win 122-106 Behind Wembanyama and Harper
Final Score: San Antonio Spurs 122, Dallas Mavericks 106
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
The San Antonio Spurs entered Saturday night desperate for a win. They left Dallas with their first victory of the season, a 122-106 statement over a Mavericks team missing its biggest stars.
Victor Wembanyama bounced back from a rough start to finish with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. Rookie Dylan Harper added 22 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle chipped in 19 each.
Dallas actually led late in the third quarter. Then the fourth quarter happened.
Spurs vs Mavericks Box Score: Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| San Antonio | 32 | 36 | 24 | 30 | 122 |
| Dallas | 31 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 106 |
The Spurs built a 68-60 halftime lead behind 15 first-half points from Fox and 12 from Wembanyama. Dallas clawed back in the third, cutting the deficit to 92-89 heading into the final frame.
Then San Antonio flipped the switch.
The Spurs opened the fourth quarter on a 17-5 run over the first six minutes, pushing their lead to 103-92. Dallas never recovered. San Antonio outscored the Mavericks 30-17 in the final period, turning a tight game into a comfortable win.
Key Takeaway:
- San Antonio’s fourth-quarter defense suffocated Dallas when it mattered
- The Spurs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and won the second-chance points battle 25-10
- Dallas shot just 17 points in the fourth after scoring 29 in the third
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 32 | 36 | 24 | 30 | 122 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 31 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 106 |
San Antonio Spurs — Key Performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 23 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9-18 |
| Dylan Harper | 22 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9-18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | 19 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 6-11 |
| Stephon Castle | 19 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8-18 |
| Julian Champagnie | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4-8 |
Dallas Mavericks — Key Performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio de Larrea | 21 | 5 | 4 | 9-15 |
| P.J. Washington | 12 | — | — | — |
| Marcus Sasser | 12 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Gafford | 12 | — | — | — |
| Zaccharie Risacher | 11 | — | — | — |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Spurs | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | 47.5% | 51.1% |
| 3-Point Makes | 14 | — |
| Offensive Rebounds | 15 | — |
| Second-Chance Points | 25 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| 4th Quarter Points | 30 | 17 |
Spurs vs Mavericks Player Stats: Who Showed Up?
San Antonio Spurs Key Performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | FG |
| Victor Wembanyama | 23 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9-18 |
| Dylan Harper | 22 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9-18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | 19 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 6-11 |
| Stephon Castle | 19 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8-18 |
| Julian Champagnie | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4-8 |
Wembanyama’s night was a tale of two halves. He scored just one point until midway through the second quarter, then exploded for 12 points in the first half including two alley-oop dunks within two minutes. He finished shooting 9-of-18 from the field after entering the game shooting just 29.4% in his first two outings.
Fox’s nine assists were a game-high, and Castle’s eight assists gave San Antonio two elite playmakers running the offense.
Dallas Mavericks Key Performers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG |
| Sergio de Larrea | 21 | — | — | 3-4 3PT |
| P.J. Washington | 12 | — | — | — |
| Marcus Sasser | 12 | — | — | — |
| Daniel Gafford | 12 | — | — | — |
| Zaccharie Risacher | 11 | — | — | — |
Rookie Sergio de Larrea was the lone bright spot for Dallas, dropping 21 points off the bench on efficient shooting. The Mavericks’ five starters combined for just 50 points, with Washington’s 12 leading the group.
The real story: Dallas was without Cooper Flagg (shoulder soreness) and Kyrie Irving (rest on back-to-back). That’s two All-Star caliber players watching from the sidelines.
Why the Mavericks Fell Apart Without Flagg and Irving
Look, you can’t lose your Rookie of the Year and a nine-time All-Star and expect everything to run smoothly.
Flagg suffered a left shoulder injury in Friday’s win over Indiana and will be reevaluated next week. Irving, returning from a 19-month absence due to a torn ACL, didn’t play the second night of a back-to-back.
Dallas actually shot 51.1% from the field—better than San Antonio’s 47.5%. But the Mavericks turned the ball over 18 times compared to just 12 for the Spurs. Those extra possessions mattered.
The Mavericks also scored 46 points in the paint in the first half—a franchise high in the play-by-play era. But that dominance vanished after halftime as San Antonio tightened up defensively.
Key Takeaway:
- Dallas is 1-2 and desperately needs Flagg back
- The Mavericks’ bench outscored their starters (56 to 50)
- San Antonio capitalized on 18 Dallas turnovers
Spurs vs Mavericks Head-to-Head: Recent History
This rivalry has been brutally one-sided lately—in San Antonio’s favor.
The Spurs have now won five straight against Dallas dating back to March 2025. Last season, San Antonio swept the season series, including a 125-92 blowout on opening night and a 139-120 victory in the final meeting.
Something flipped after years of Dallas dominance. The Spurs are 5-7 against Dallas from 2023-24 through 2025-26, but the recent trend tells a different story.
Direct Answer: The San Antonio Spurs have won five consecutive games against the Dallas Mavericks, dating back to March 12, 2025.
What This Win Means for the Spurs’ Season
That matters for a young team still figuring out its identity.
Wembanyama’s slow start to the season raised eyebrows—10-of-34 shooting in his first two games is ugly. Saturday’s performance was a step in the right direction, even if he needed a quarter to find his rhythm.
The bigger question: can Harper and Castle coexist as ball-handlers alongside Fox? Against Dallas, the answer was yes. All three scored efficiently, and the Spurs racked up 34 assists on 48 made field goals.
References
- NBA.com. “Spurs 122, Mavericks 106 Game Recap.” October 24, 2026.
- ESPN. “Wembanyama, Harper lead Spurs past short-handed Mavericks 122-106.” October 24, 2026.
- NBA.com. “San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Game Summary.” October 24, 2026.
- CBS Sports. “Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama: Swats four shots in Saturday’s win.” October 24, 2026.
- Sports-Reference.com. “Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head Stats.” 2026.
