Overview
- San Antonio won 122-106 on Saturday night, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 23 points and Dylan Harper adding 22 to give the Spurs their first victory of the season.
- The Mavericks were without Cooper Flagg because of a shoulder injury and held out Kyrie Irving for rest, leaving Dallas with a shortened rotation and heavier minutes for reserves.
- The Spurs dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 15 offensive rebounds and outscoring Dallas 25-10 in second‑chance points, a margin that swung the late game.
- Rookie Sergio de Larrea provided a bright spot for the Mavs with a 21-point off‑the‑bench performance while Daniel Gafford battled foul trouble after a late collision.
- The loss highlights early‑season volatility from back‑to‑back scheduling and load management and raises immediate-watch items: Flagg’s re-evaluation next week and how Dallas adjusts rotations for Monday’s trip to Miami.