A Historic Performance
Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The dominant performance by the Spurs' star was enough to overcome a resilient effort from the visiting Mavericks, who dropped to a 4-4 record with the loss.
The Spurs improved to 6-2 in front of a crowd of 18,354 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
First Half Dominance
The Spurs took an early lead and never looked back after the second quarter. San Antonio outscored Dallas 32-26 in the opening frame, with Wembanyama scoring 14 points in that period. The home team extended their advantage in the second quarter, winning the period 36-25 to take a 68-51 lead into halftime.
Wembanyama finished the first half with 24 points, while De'Aaron Fox provided steady playmaking with four assists for the game.
Fourth Quarter Thriller
The Mavericks attempted a comeback in the second half, outscoring the Spurs 29-22 in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 88-78 entering the final period. However, the Spurs reasserted control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Dallas 22-31 in the final frame. The game remained tight late, with the score tied at 111-111 with under a minute remaining.
Wembanyama secured the victory with a free throw to make it 112-111, ending the game with his massive double-double.
Key Contributions
For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving was the leading scorer with 29 points and added five assists. P.J. Washington provided a strong presence on the glass with 10 rebounds.
Despite their efforts, the Mavericks could not match Wembanyama's historic output. The Spurs' balanced attack, highlighted by Wembanyama's 52 points and 24 rebounds, proved decisive in this close contest. The final score stood at 112-111 in favor of San Antonio.
Sources
ESPN
