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San Antonio secured its first win of the season, beating Dallas 122-106 behind Victor Wembanyama's 23 points.
The San Antonio Spurs earned their first win of the season, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 in Dallas, Texas. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds.
Wembanyama also scored on a one-handed dunk that pushed San Antonio's lead to 112-96. Dylan Harper added 22 points for the Spurs.
Cooper Flagg did not play for Dallas because of a shoulder injury. The available reporting does not say how serious the injury is or how long Flagg is expected to be out.
The available facts do not include quarter-by-quarter scoring, team shooting totals, or comments from either team.
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Wembanyama's Dunk and Scoring Anchor Spurs' Opening Victory
From Wembanyama's perspective, the win marked San Antonio's first of the season. His 23 points and 7 rebounds were paired with a one-handed dunk that extended the Spurs' lead to 112-96. Harper's 22 points gave San Antonio a second 20-point scorer in the win.
Mavericks Lose to Spurs as Cooper Flagg Sits With Shoulder Injury
From Dallas's side, the 122-106 defeat came without Cooper Flagg, who missed the game with a shoulder injury. His absence may have affected the lineup, though the reporting does not describe how the team adjusted. Dallas's shooting figures and scoring by quarter are not included in the available reporting.