Spurs dominate Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's debut
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Victor Wembanyama played like fans have never seen him play before in his season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
San Antonio Spurs face Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling NBA season opener featuring top draft picks Dylan Harper and Cooper Flagg. Here's five things to watch.
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Dallas Mavericks fans brought back the infamous "Fire Nico" chants Friday as their team suffered a humiliating 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards, one of the worst teams in the league.
Stephon Castle got his first look at Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper as the San Antonio Spurs took on the Dallas Mavericks.
The Spurs' depth will be tested to begin the season. And while preseason victories are frivolous, it could provide some momentum when facing the Mavericks; San Antonio hasn't won its regular-season opener since 2021-22. With or without a fully healthy roster, the Spurs plan to break that streak.
Victor Wembanyama racked up 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocked shots and San Antonio's supporting cast made the plays down the stretch as the visiting Spurs outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 120-116 in overtime on Friday.