Overview
- San Antonio beat Dallas 125-92 behind Victor Wembanyama's 40 points, 15 rebounds and six assists as road fans chanted for MVP.
- No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg started at point guard, went scoreless in the first half, and finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4-for-13 shooting and three turnovers.
- Flagg logged zero assists in 31 minutes as the Spurs pressured his handle, highlighting the Mavericks' lack of an experienced facilitator.
- Dallas’ broader issues were stark, with the Spurs winning the glass 50-37, outscoring them 68-26 in the paint and 31-8 in fast-break points.
- Charles Barkley and other commentators urged Jason Kidd to start a veteran like D’Angelo Russell until Irving returns, as the Mavericks turn to face the Wizards on Friday.