Spurs Beat Mavericks 135-123 Behind Wembanyama's Dominance

The San Antonio Spurs rolled into Dallas and delivered a statement win Thursday night. They beat the struggling Mavericks 135-123 behind a monster performance from Victor Wembanyama.

Wembanyama Takes Over

The 7-foot-4 superstar looked unstoppable all night long. Wembanyama scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He shot an impressive 64 percent from the floor. He also blocked three shots and swiped two steals.

His long arms swatted away shots near the rim. His smooth jump shot found nothing but net. Every time Dallas tried to make a run, Wembanyama answered.

The Young Guard Shines Bright

Stephon Castle had a fantastic game for the Spurs. The second-year guard scored 18 points with six assists. He also grabbed seven rebounds and stole the ball three times.

Castle played smart basketball all night. He pushed the pace and found open teammates. His energy sparked San Antonio's offense in big moments.

Veterans Step Up

Harrison Barnes provided steady scoring with 19 points. He hit 71 percent of his shots. De'Aaron Fox added 17 points and seven assists. Julian Champagnie chipped in 14 points off the bench.

The Spurs built their lead early and never looked back. They led 74-63 at halftime and kept pushing.

Dallas Fights Hard But Falls Short

Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall each scored 32 points for Dallas. The rookie phenom continues to impress despite the losses. He added six rebounds and three blocks in 38 minutes.

Max Christie scored 20 points while Daniel Gafford grabbed 10 rebounds with four blocks. But Dallas couldn't slow down San Antonio's balanced attack.

The Mavericks were missing key players, including Kyrie Irving. They struggled to match the Spurs' intensity.

Looking Ahead

San Antonio improved to 35-16 and sits second in the Western Conference. Their young team keeps learning how to win tough road games. Dallas dropped to 19-32 and continues searching for answers.