Spurs Outlast Mavericks in 122-106 Win at American Airlines Center

Spurs Build Deciding Lead

The San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-106 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the American Airlines Center before a crowd of 19,555. The decisive margin came from sustained scoring runs in the second and fourth quarters, where the visitors extended their advantage to close the game comfortably.

This result improved the Spurs' record to 1-2, while the Mavericks fell to 1-2.

Wembanyama and Harper Drive Offense

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 23 points and seven rebounds, providing a consistent presence in the paint and from beyond the arc. De'Aaron Fox orchestrated the offense with nine assists, facilitating easy baskets for teammates. Dylan Harper contributed significantly to the scoring, hitting multiple three-pointers and finishing at the rim.

The Spurs' balanced attack allowed them to maintain pressure throughout the contest, limiting the Mavericks' ability to sustain long scoring streaks.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The game was tight early, with the first quarter ending 32-31 in favor of San Antonio. The Spurs pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring Dallas 36-29 to lead 68-60 at the half. In the third quarter, the margin widened further as the Spurs scored 24 to the Mavericks' 29, though Dallas closed the gap slightly.

The fourth quarter was decisive, with the Spurs outscoring the hosts 30-17 to seal the 16-point victory. The final score was 122 for the Spurs and 106 for the Mavericks.

Mavericks' Best Efforts

For Dallas, Sergio de Larrea led the team with 21 points. Marcus Sasser provided playmaking with five assists, while Daniel Gafford anchored the defense with nine rebounds. Despite these individual efforts, the Mavericks could not overcome the Spurs' superior shooting and execution. The game concluded with the Spurs holding a firm lead, marking a significant win for the visiting team in this matchup.

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