In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs secured their third consecutive victory in the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks 135-123 at the American Airlines Center. Star center Victor Wembanyama put on a dominant performance, showcasing his skills with a double-double.
Victor Wembanyama’s Standout Performance
Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French phenom, played for 34 minutes and 27 seconds. He scored 29 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field, including five three-pointers. Additionally, he recorded 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals.
After the game, Wembanyama emphasized the importance of solid defense despite moments of uncertainty: “I like that we had a little moment that was not as good. We stayed pretty solid on defense, even though it could have been better.”
Injury Updates and Team Dynamics
The Spurs were without Polish teammate Jeremy Sochan due to a left quad strain. Meanwhile, French player Guerschon Yabusele debuted with the Chicago Bulls, achieving a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.
In other player news, Ousmane Dieng and Noa Essengue were unavailable for their respective teams, while Lithuanian Matas Buzelis contributed 18 points for his squad.
Thursday’s NBA Results
- Detroit Pistons – Washington Wizards: 117-126
- Orlando Magic – Brooklyn Nets: 118-98
- Atlanta Hawks – Utah Jazz: 121-119
- Toronto Raptors – Chicago Bulls: 123-107
- Houston Rockets – Charlotte Hornets: 99-109
- Dallas Mavericks – San Antonio Spurs: 123-135
- Phoenix Suns – Golden State Warriors: 97-101
- Los Angeles Lakers – Philadelphia 76ers: 119-115
Current NBA Standings
| Eastern Conference | Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Detroit Pistons | 37-13 |
| 2. Boston Celtics | 33-18 |
| 3. New York Knicks | 33-18 |
| 4. Cleveland Cavaliers | 31-21 |
| 5. Toronto Raptors | 31-22 |
| 6. Philadelphia 76ers | 29-22 |
| Western Conference | Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Oklahoma City Thunder | 40-12 |
| 2. San Antonio Spurs | 35-16 |
| 3. Denver Nuggets | 33-19 |
| 4. Houston Rockets | 31-19 |
| 5. Los Angeles Lakers | 31-19 |
The Spurs continue to maintain a strong position in the Western Conference, while the NBA Regular Season unfolds. Fans eagerly await the coming matches as the race for playoff spots intensifies.
