Spurs vs Mavericks: Wembanyama erupts, Cooper Flagg debuts, and what’s next — score, schedule, where to watch

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Spurs vs Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama opened San Antonio’s season with a statement game, pouring in 40 points with 15 rebounds as the Spurs thumped the Dallas Mavericks 125–92 on Wednesday, October 22 (US). The night doubled as the highly anticipated NBA debut of Cooper Flagg for Dallas and a first look at a remodeled Mavs roster built around Anthony Davis while Kyrie Irving remains sidelined as he returns from knee surgery. San Antonio never looked back after halftime, flashing a deeper, faster rotation headlined by Stephon Castle, who filled the box score and set the defensive tone on the perimeter.

Mavericks vs Spurs: key takeaways from opening night

Wembanyama dominance: The Spurs star controlled both rims and the mid-post, scoring efficiently and erasing mistakes with length. His touch and decision-making against doubles were noticeably sharper year over year.
Castle’s all-around impact: San Antonio’s young guard mixed slashing with timely kickouts and held up in switches, giving the Spurs a sturdier backcourt spine.
Dallas’ new reality: Anthony Davis led the Mavs in scoring but battled foul trouble as San Antonio hunted mismatches and attacked early in the clock. Cooper Flagg shook off a quiet first half to post a workmanlike debut line, while spacing and second-unit cohesion remain early-season to-dos.
Injuries shaping the story: Dallas is integrating pieces without Irving, and the Spurs have been cautious with a few knocks heading into opening week. Early rotations will evolve as both clubs get healthier.

Where to watch San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks

For future meetings, expect one of two paths in the United States: a national telecast or a regional broadcast in the Texas markets. Out-of-market streaming is available through the league’s subscription service, and radio/audio streams are typically offered in each team’s official app. Outside North America, check your local rights holder or the league’s international streaming platform. Broadcast assignments can change close to tipoff; confirm on game day.

Spurs vs Mavericks: next head-to-head dates (subject to change)

Wed, Feb 5 — Spurs at Mavericks: 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. UK (Feb 6)
Sat, Feb 7 — Mavericks at Spurs: 6:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 p.m. UK

Spurs schedule — what’s coming up

Times listed in ET with UK time in parentheses; schedules can shift.

Fri, Oct 24 — at Pelicans: 8:00 p.m. ET (1:00 a.m. UK, Oct 25)
Sun, Oct 26 — vs Nets: 2:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. UK)
Mon, Oct 27 — vs Raptors: 8:00 p.m. ET (1:00 a.m. UK, Oct 28)
Thu, Oct 30 — vs Heat: 8:30 p.m. ET (12:30 a.m. UK, Oct 31)

San Antonio Spurs players to know

Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox (part of the new backcourt core), Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson. The mix of size, point-of-attack defense, and secondary shooting around Wembanyama gives San Antonio multiple lineup looks, including jumbo units and switch-heavy groups.

Dallas Mavericks schedule — next home stand

Sun, Oct 26 — vs Raptors: 7:30 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. UK)
Mon, Oct 27 — vs Thunder: 8:30 p.m. ET (12:30 a.m. UK, Oct 28)
Wed, Oct 29 — vs Pacers: 8:30 p.m. ET (12:30 a.m. UK, Oct 30)
Sat, Nov 1 — vs Pistons: 10:00 p.m. ET (3:00 a.m. UK, Nov 2)

Dallas Mavericks players to watch

Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford. Dallas’ ceiling hinges on AD’s two-way health, Flagg’s learning curve at the 3/4, and consistent spacing around their interior finishers while Irving ramps up.

Spurs vs Mavericks prediction (next meeting)

It’s early, but the February 5 rematch leans Spurs by a possession or two on current form. San Antonio’s length and rim protection travel well, and Castle’s emergence eases shot-creation pressure late. For Dallas to flip the script, they’ll need AD on the floor without foul trouble, a productive shooting night from the wings, and cleaner defensive communication in semi-transition — the area San Antonio exploited most in the opener.

What this rivalry means right now

This matchup has quickly become a showcase for the league’s next era: a generational big anchoring a positionless, switchable Spurs group versus a Mavericks team blending a marquee veteran in Davis with a prodigy in Flagg. Round 1 went emphatically to San Antonio. The next two games — both in early February — will tell us whether Dallas’ adjustments and growing chemistry can turn a one-sided opener into a season-long tug-of-war.