Spurs hold off Mavericks' rally as Wembanyama stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on November 5 at the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance with 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks, leading the Spurs to their sixth consecutive victory. The Mavericks made a strong push in the second half, overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit to tie the game late. Despite their efforts, crucial turnovers and missed shots in the closing moments kept Dallas from clinching the win. Naji Marshall and Cooper Flagg showed notable performances for Dallas, contributing 22 and 19 points, respectively. The Mavericks will look to build on their second-half momentum against the Utah Jazz next.
- •Wembanyama scores 52 points with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks.
- •Mavericks cut a 17-point halftime deficit down to nothing.
- •Naji Marshall records 22 points, with 15 coming in the fourth quarter.
- •Kyrie Irving leads Dallas with 29 points but struggles with efficiency.
- •Mavericks setup for a home game against the Jazz on November 7.
- 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mavs' Comeback Comes Up Short Against Victor Wembanyama's Spurs
"Despite strong second-half performances from Marshall and Flagg, the Mavericks couldn't finish their rally and dropped to 4-4.
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