The San Antonio Spurs opened their season with a dominant 125–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in a statement performance that reminded fans just how much he was missed last year. Rookie Stephon Castle added 22 points and six assists, while Dallas’ Anthony Davis posted 22 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
Wembanyama, who was limited to just 46 games last season due to deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder, said he’s focused on staying healthy and playing with purpose this year. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson praised Wemby’s leadership and energy, calling it “the performance of a player who’s been waiting for this moment.”