Spurs vs Mavericks: Score, Highlights, Stats & What's Next (October 24, 2026)

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas. It was the Mavericks' home opener, and the Spurs picked up their first win of the season.

Spurs vs Mavericks: Final Score

• Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas
• Records after the game: Spurs 1-2, Mavericks 1-2
• Tip-off: About 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT)

How the Game Played Out

The Mavericks were shorthanded, but the roster that was available gave the Spurs a surprisingly tight game for three quarters.

• First quarter: Naji Marshall scored nine early points to help Dallas stay close.
• Second quarter: Dallas's makeshift defense slowed Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.
• Third quarter: The Spurs led 103-94 early in the fourth quarter, after the Mavericks had cut the margin with a side-step three.
• Fourth quarter: San Antonio held Dallas to just 7 points in the first 9 minutes of the quarter, turning a close game into a blowout.

Team Stats

The Spurs won the turnover battle (12 to 18), and they made more threes and free throws.

Key Players

San Antonio Spurs

• Victor Wembanyama, center, who entered the game averaging 13.0 rebounds
• Stephon Castle, guard, who entered averaging 19.5 points

Dallas Mavericks

• Cooper Flagg, forward, who entered averaging 23.0 points
• Naji Marshall, who started well with nine first-quarter points
• Head coach Dusty May, whose first NBA win came a night earlier in Indiana

Season Context

• The Spurs started 0-2 and snapped the skid with this win.
• The Mavericks won their season opener at the Indiana Pacers, 121-105, then lost their home opener.
• It was the first of four meetings this season. The next three are Game 2 in San Antonio, Game 3 in Dallas, and Game 4 in San Antonio.

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What's Next?

The Spurs-Mavericks Rivalry

The Mavericks' first game in the NBA was against the Spurs on October 11, 1980, a 103-92 Dallas win. The teams have met in the playoffs six times. The Spurs won in 2001, 2003, 2010 and 2014, and the Mavericks won in 2006 and 2009. Their most recent meeting before this game was April 10, 2026, a 139-120 Spurs win.

Sources and Live Scores

• Mavs Moneyball: Mavericks vs. Spurs recap
• Covers: San Antonio vs Dallas results
• CBS Sports: Spurs vs Mavericks game tracker
• Yahoo Sports: Spurs vs Mavericks game preview
• ESPN: Spurs vs Mavericks box score
• Wikipedia: Mavericks-Spurs rivalry
• NBA.com scores and schedule
• San Antonio Spurs
• Dallas Mavericks

FAQ

What was the score of Spurs vs Mavericks? The Spurs won 122-106.

Where was the game played? American Airlines Center in Dallas.

What are both teams' records? The Spurs and Mavericks are both 1-2.

Who is the Spurs' star player? Victor Wembanyama.

Who is the Mavericks' rookie star? Cooper Flagg.

When do the Spurs play next? October 26 at Miami.

Last updated: October 25, 2026. Scores and standings can change, so check NBA.com for the latest.

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