Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs (22-10-25) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and moreDallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs (Image via Getty) With curtains being raised for the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the San Antonio Spurs would be facing Dallas Mavericks in their opening games. After a tremendous 5-0 preseason, the Spurs would be locking horns with Cooper Flagg and co. at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, on October 22. With Victor Wembanyama leading the San Antonio Spurs, fans desperately wait for some action and drama during the opening game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs- When and where to watch the game

The much-anticipated game of the 2025-26 NBA regular season between San Antonio Spurs and and Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, on October 22, around 9:30 pm. The matchup can be streamed on Fubo, NBA League Pass, and ESPN.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs- Expected Lineup

Dallas Mavericks

Dereck Lively IID’Angelo RussellCooper FlaggAnthony DavisKlay Thompson

San Antonio Spurs

Julian ChampagnieVictor WembanyamaStephon CastleHarrison BarnesDevin Vassell

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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs- Game Prediction

Both Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs had a great preseason. With terrific roster moves during the drafting season, popular rookie Cooper Flagg would be opening up to his debut NBA campaign. Apart from him, Mavericks added D’Angelo Russell to their roster in teh absence of Kyrie Irving. Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are a few bankable stars along with Daniel Gafford, and PJ Washington who are expected to make crucial impact during season opener game. Whereas, on the other hand San Antonio Spurs need to polish themselves with raw and young talent during the ongoing NBA regaular season. They roped in Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk, and Lindy Waters III who are expected to make an impact in the first game of 2025-26 NBA season. With Spurs’ roster bumbling with young talent, it is evident that they need some time to shine against their opponents this season. After evaluating all the pros and cons it can be said that Dallas Mavericks have an edge over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025-26 NBA opening games. Also Read: How Victor Wembanyama’s ruthless game style and attitude is reshaping San Antonio Spurs