A Historic Performance in San Antonio
Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks 112-111, securing a victory that improved their record to 6-2 while Dallas falls to 4-4. In front of a crowd of 18,354, Wembanyama posted career highs with 52 points and 24 rebounds.
His dominant showing was supported by De'Aaron Fox, who contributed four assists for the Spurs.
The Game Unfolds
San Antonio took control early, leading 32-26 after the first quarter. The home team extended their advantage in the second period, outscoring Dallas 36-25 to enter the halftime break with a 68-51 lead. The Spurs maintained their offensive rhythm, although the Mavericks began to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter.
Dallas outscored San Antonio 29-22 in that frame, cutting the margin to 90-82 heading into the final period.
A Fourth-Quarter Rally
The fourth quarter became a tense battle, with the Mavericks scoring 31 points to the Spurs' 22. Kyrie Irving led the Dallas effort with 29 points and five assists, while P.J. Washington grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Mavericks mounted a significant comeback, tying the game at 111-111 with less than a minute remaining. However, Wembanyama remained clutch, hitting a free throw to give San Antonio the 112-111 lead. The Spurs defended the possession to hold off the Mavericks and claim the win.
Final Records and Context
The result leaves the San Antonio Spurs with a 6-2 record on the season. The Dallas Mavericks now sit at 4-4. The game featured intense competition, with both teams exchanging leads in the final minutes before Wembanyama’s final free throw proved decisive.
The Spurs' ability to close out the game highlights their current form, while the Mavericks will look to regroup from their strong offensive output, particularly from Irving and Washington.
Sources
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