Mavs Beat Spurs 126-119 in Victor Wembanyama's NBA Debut
Triple-double by Luka Doncic key in Mavericks' victory while highly-anticipated rookie, Victor Wembanyama showed promise with 15 points in 23 minutes despite fouling out.
- Luka Doncic's triple-double propels the Dallas Mavericks to a 126-119 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, overshadowing Victor Wembanyama highly-anticipated NBA debut.
- Wembanyama, a 19-year-old forward from France and first draft pick, scored 15 points in 23 minutes, but struggled with foul trouble which limited his play time.
- Wembanyama showed promise despite fouling out; he scored nine of his points in the critical fourth quarter.
- Wembanyama's debut generated an NBA Finals-like atmosphere, with more than 200 media members credentialed and fans in their seats well before tipoff.
- Mavericks' rookie Dereck Lively II outshone Wembanyama by contributing 16 points, 10 rebounds, and strong rim protection. Mavericks were +20 with Lively on the floor.
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