Spurs 139, Mavericks 120: Wembanyama leads San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 139-120 on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way with 40 points and 13 rebounds in a balanced home performance that helped San Antonio improve to 62-19 on the season.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter: San Antonio set the tone early, outscoring Dallas 37-26 in the opening period. The Spurs moved the ball well, found efficient looks, and built an early double-digit edge while holding the Mavericks below their offensive pace.

Second quarter: Dallas responded with its best stretch of the night, winning the quarter 39-31. Cooper Flagg helped keep the Mavericks within reach, and Dallas trimmed the halftime deficit to just three points, 68-65, after a much sharper offensive period.

Third quarter: The game turned decisively after halftime. San Antonio put together its strongest quarter, outscoring Dallas 40-28 to open separation again. The Spurs were more efficient in the half court, controlled the glass, and repeatedly converted quality possessions into points.

Fourth quarter: San Antonio maintained control in the final 12 minutes, adding a 31-27 edge in the fourth. Dallas never fully closed the gap, and the Spurs continued to score steadily to finish off a 19-point win at home.

Key performers

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Wembanyama delivered the top performance of the game with 40 points and 13 rebounds, finishing as San Antonio’s clear offensive centerpiece and leading rebounder.

De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Fox directed the offense with 10 assists, helping the Spurs reach 30 team assists and keeping their attack organized throughout the night.

Cooper Flagg, Mavericks: Flagg led Dallas with 33 points and added 6 rebounds, giving the Mavericks a reliable scoring option even as San Antonio pulled away in the second half.

Dwight Powell, Mavericks: Powell paced Dallas on the glass with 11 rebounds, but the Mavericks still finished behind San Antonio 48-36 in total rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: San Antonio scored 139 points on only 92 field-goal attempts, meaning the Spurs produced 1.51 points per shot attempt while also handing out 30 assists and making 26 of 27 free throws.

Game analysis

This game was largely decided by San Antonio’s efficiency and second-half control. The Spurs shot 54.3 percent from the field, compared with 45.9 percent for Dallas, and they paired that accuracy with strong ball movement and a clear rebounding advantage. Their 13 made threes were important, but the bigger difference was how consistently they converted across all areas of the floor.

Free throws also played a meaningful role. San Antonio went 26-for-27 at the line, a 96.3 percent mark, while Dallas finished 15-for-19. In a game where both teams had productive offensive stretches, the Spurs made sure extra chances turned into points.

Dallas did enough offensively to stay close for a half, especially with its 39-point second quarter and 15 made three-pointers overall. But the Mavericks could not slow San Antonio after intermission. The Spurs’ 40-point third quarter created the separation, and their combination of interior scoring, ball movement, and rebounding made the margin difficult to reverse.

San Antonio also showed its depth as a team. Wembanyama was the standout, but the Spurs’ 30 assists reflected a group effort rather than a one-player scoring display. That balance was one of the clearest takeaways from a game in which the home side consistently found the better shots.

Closing context

With the win, the Spurs moved to 62-19 overall and 32-7 at home, strengthening their position near the top of the Western Conference heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Dallas fell to 25-56 and 10-31 on the road, with the loss underscoring the gap San Antonio created through execution and efficiency in this matchup.

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