Spurs pull away from Mavericks with strong fourth quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured their first win of the season by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on October 24, 2026. After a sluggish start, the Spurs dominated the fourth quarter with a 27-5 run, overcoming early challenges posed by a short-handed Mavericks team missing key players like Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 23 points, while rookie Sergio de Larrea scored 21 for Dallas. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with his team's overall performance despite the victory. The Spurs will look to even their record in their next game against Sacramento on Tuesday.
- •Spurs scored 27 points in a decisive fourth quarter run.
- •Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 23 points.
- •Dallas played without several key players due to injuries.
- •Spurs coach Mitch Johnson criticized the team's execution.
- •San Antonio next faces Sacramento on October 27.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Takeaways as the Spurs race past Dallas with dominant fourth quarter
- 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Avoid Disaster With Critical Win Over Mavericks: 3 Takeaways From Texas Showdown
"For three quarters, the Spurs toyed with a short-handed Dallas Mavericks squad before pulling away for their first victory of the season.
"San Antonio Spurs earn their first win of the season in a 122-106 rout over the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 6:09 AM3 Takeaways as the Spurs race past Dallas with dominant fourth quarter
For three quarters, the Spurs toyed with a short-handed Dallas Mavericks squad before pulling away for their first victory of the season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 5:59 AMSpurs Avoid Disaster With Critical Win Over Mavericks: 3 Takeaways From Texas Showdown
San Antonio Spurs earn their first win of the season in a 122-106 rout over the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks.
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