Stephon Castle's huge game helps Spurs complete mini-sweep of Mavs

San Antonio Spurs defeat struggling Dallas Mavericks in second game of home-and-home series

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Stephon Castle scored a career-high 40 points while recording a triple-double as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-125 on Saturday. The Spurs swept the two-game series, winning 135-123 in Dallas on Thursday. The Spurs used a late second-quarter surge to build an 81-67 lead at halftime and expanded the margin through the third quarter, leading by as many as 28 points before settling for a 114-91 advantage heading into the final quarter.

Why it matters

The Spurs' back-to-back wins over the struggling Mavericks, who have now lost seven straight games, solidify San Antonio's position in the Western Conference playoff race. Stephon Castle's dominant performance highlights the Spurs' depth and versatility as they continue their push towards the postseason.

The details

Stephon Castle made 15 of his 19 shots and recorded his second career triple-double, scoring 40 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 12 assists. Devin Vassell added 17 points for the Spurs, while Victor Wembanyama had 16 points and 11 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox scored 15 points, and Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant each had 11 points off the bench. For the Mavericks, Klay Thompson led the team with 19 points, and Brandon Williams added 18 points. Rookie Cooper Flagg, who had been on a four-game streak of 30-plus point games, was held to just 14 points and did not play in the fourth quarter.

  • The Spurs swept the two-game series, winning 135-123 in Dallas on Thursday.
  • The Mavericks began a six-game road trip with their season-worst seventh consecutive loss.

The players

Stephon Castle

A Spurs player who scored a career-high 40 points while recording a triple-double in the win over the Mavericks.

Devin Vassell

A Spurs player who scored 17 points in the win over the Mavericks.

Victor Wembanyama

A Spurs player who had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win over the Mavericks.

Klay Thompson

A Mavericks player who led the team with 19 points in the loss to the Spurs.

Cooper Flagg

A Mavericks rookie who was held to just 14 points, ending his four-game streak of 30-plus point games.

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The takeaway

The Spurs' back-to-back wins over the struggling Mavericks solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race, showcasing their strong team depth and the emergence of star player Stephon Castle.