Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Crush Mavericks

Rookie phenom scores 40 points in San Antonio's fourth straight win over Dallas

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game, with the players' movements and the ball broken down into overlapping, angular shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.Wembanyama's dominant performance against the Mavericks showcases the young star's immense talent and the Spurs' playoff potential.Dallas Today

Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 139-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The Spurs, who have won 14 of their last 15 games, clinched the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs with the win.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's dominant performance against a playoff-bound team like the Mavericks further cements his status as one of the league's rising young stars. The Spurs, who are enjoying a resurgent season, are poised to make a deep playoff run with Wembanyama leading the way.

The details

Wembanyama scored 16 points in the first quarter to help the Spurs jump out to a 37-26 lead. The Mavericks fought back in the second quarter to take a 63-62 lead, but Wembanyama scored six of the Spurs' final eight points of the half to give them a 68-65 advantage at the break. The Spurs then pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Mavericks 71-55 over the final two quarters.

  • The Spurs (62-19) have won 14 of their past 15 games.
  • The Spurs' 62 wins are their most since the 2015-16 season when they captured 67 games.
  • The Spurs will be the second seed in the Western Conference when the playoffs start on April 18.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The rookie phenom for the San Antonio Spurs, who scored 40 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win over the Mavericks.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs guard who added 18 points and 10 assists in the victory.

Cooper Flagg

The Mavericks player who led his team with 33 points in the losing effort.

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What’s next

The Spurs will wrap up the regular season on Sunday against the Houston Rockets before turning their attention to the playoffs, where they will be the second seed in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's dominant performance against a playoff-bound team like the Mavericks further solidifies his status as one of the league's rising young stars. The Spurs, who have enjoyed a resurgent season, are poised to make a deep playoff run with Wembanyama leading the way.