The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks. San Antonio held off a second-half Dallas comeback at Frost Bank Center, improving to 6-2 despite making just five 3-pointers.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Spurs Establish a Six-Point Lead
San Antonio outscored Dallas 32-26 in the opening quarter. That early advantage provided the foundation for an even more productive second period, as the Spurs put together a 68-point first half.
Second Quarter: San Antonio Extends the Margin
The Spurs took control with a 36-25 second quarter, entering halftime ahead 68-51. Their 17-point cushion proved essential: Dallas would outscore San Antonio in each of the remaining two quarters.
Third Quarter: Mavericks Narrow the Gap
Dallas won the third quarter 29-22, reducing the deficit to 90-80. San Antonio’s scoring slowed considerably after halftime, giving the Mavericks an opportunity to work their way back into contention.
Fourth Quarter: Dallas Comes Up One Point Short
The Mavericks outscored the Spurs 31-22 in the final period, but San Antonio retained enough of its halftime advantage to finish with a one-point regulation victory. Dallas won the second half 60-44, falling just short of completing the comeback.
Key Performers
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Led all scorers with 52 points and added 24 rebounds and eight blocks. He accounted for nearly half of San Antonio’s points and more than a third of its 61 rebounds.
- Kyrie Irving, Mavericks: Paced Dallas with 29 points, seven rebounds and a team-leading five assists.
- P.J. Washington, Mavericks: Led Dallas with 10 rebounds.
- De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Led San Antonio with four assists.
NerdSports Stat: The Spurs were outscored by 27 points from 3-point range but outscored Dallas 97-69 on 2-pointers and free throws combined—an exact 28-point offset that produced their one-point victory.
Game Analysis: Free Throws and Rebounding Make the Difference
San Antonio found a route to victory despite a difficult perimeter shooting night. The Spurs finished 5-for-36 from 3-point range, shooting 13.9%, while Dallas went 14-for-37, or 37.8%. That nine-make advantage gave the Mavericks a substantial edge from beyond the arc.
The Spurs countered at the foul line. San Antonio made 33 of 39 free throws, compared with Dallas’ 19 of 26. Those 14 additional points helped compensate for the perimeter deficit, alongside a 64-50 advantage in points from 2-point field goals.
Rebounding also favored San Antonio, 61-50, with Wembanyama collecting 24 boards. His eight blocks added another major defensive contribution in a game where neither team reached 40% shooting from the field: the Spurs finished at 38.9% and the Mavericks at 38.2%.
Dallas recorded 29 assists to San Antonio’s 20 and made two more field goals overall. But its second-half improvement could not quite overcome the 17-point halftime deficit. For the Spurs, the result paired an exceptional individual performance with clear areas to improve, particularly perimeter efficiency and sustaining their offense after halftime.
Closing Context: Spurs Improve to 6-2
San Antonio improved to 6-2 overall and 4-2 at home, while Dallas slipped to 4-4 overall and 2-2 on the road. The result strengthens the Spurs’ early-season position in the Western Conference. Both teams return to action Friday, November 6: San Antonio hosts the Sacramento Kings at 7:00 p.m. PST, while Dallas hosts the Utah Jazz at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on November 4, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the San Antonio Spurs sit 6-2 in the Western Conference.
Victor Wembanyama was the standout performer with 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks.
