Spurs Break Away in Second Half to Defeat Mavericks 122-106

A Second-Half Surge Seals the Victory

The San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, October 24, 2026, winning 122-106 at American Airlines Center. While the first half was competitive, the game’s turning point arrived in the second half, where San Antonio outscored Dallas by a significant margin to secure their first win of the season.

The Spurs finished the game with a record of 1-2, while the Mavericks dropped to 1-2.

Victor Wembanyama was the standout performer for the visitors, leading all scorers with 23 points. He also contributed seven rebounds. De'Aaron Fox played a pivotal role in the offense, dishing out nine assists to keep the Spurs' attack flowing. The team's ability to score in bunches during the fourth quarter proved decisive in putting the game out of reach.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The first quarter ended with the Spurs holding a narrow 32-31 lead. Dallas responded in the second quarter, but San Antonio maintained its edge, leading 68-60 at the half. The momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter, where the Spurs outscored the Mavericks 24-17 to take a 92-77 lead into the final period.

The fourth quarter saw the gap widen further. San Antonio scored 30 points while limiting Dallas to just 17. This defensive and offensive disparity in the final 12 minutes was the key factor in the 16-point victory. The Spurs' ball movement and shooting efficiency from beyond the arc were evident throughout the latter part of the game.

Mavericks' Top Performers

For the host team, Sergio de Larrea led the Mavericks in scoring with 21 points. Marcus Sasser provided the playmaking spark, recording five assists. Daniel Gafford was a presence on the glass, pulling down nine rebounds.

Despite these individual efforts, the Mavericks could not overcome the Spurs' second-half dominance. The game drew a crowd of 19,555 fans, who witnessed a clear separation between the two teams in the final two quarters.

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