The San Antonio Spurs edged the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on November 5, 2026, in a tense Western Conference matchup that came down to the final possession. Victor Wembanyama’s two-way dominance and a late defensive stand lifted San Antonio to a dramatic one-point NBA win.

Game overview

Wembanyama finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks, including the go-ahead dunk with 8.4 seconds remaining. De’Aaron Fox added 22 points and seven assists, while Stephon Castle contributed 18 points and strong perimeter defense. The Spurs shot 47.6% from the field and held Dallas to 43.2% shooting.

Dallas was led by Anthony Davis, who scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 24 points and six assists, and Cooper Flagg chipped in 17 points and nine rebounds. The Mavericks had a chance to win at the buzzer, but Wembanyama altered the final shot and the Spurs escaped.

Key moments

San Antonio built a 14-point lead in the third quarter behind a 10-0 run that featured two Wembanyama blocks and a Fox three-pointer. Dallas responded with a patient fourth-quarter comeback, tying the game at 104 with just over three minutes left. Irving hit a step-back jumper, and Davis converted an and-one to give the Mavericks a 111-110 lead with 21 seconds remaining.

On the final possession, Fox drove into the lane and lobbed toward the rim, where Wembanyama finished over a defender for the winning basket. Dallas called timeout to set up a final play, but Irving’s contested fadeaway from the elbow rimmed out as time expired.

Tactical story

San Antonio’s defense was anchored by Wembanyama’s rim protection. The Spurs forced Dallas into 15 turnovers and contested nearly every shot at the rim, finishing with nine team blocks. San Antonio also controlled the offensive glass in the first half, creating extra possessions that helped build the early lead.

Dallas adjusted by spreading the floor and attacking Wembanyama with quick drives and mid-range pull-ups. Davis’ physicality inside kept the Mavericks close, while Irving’s shot creation carried the offense late. In the end, San Antonio’s size and composure in the final seconds made the difference.

Standout performers

• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: 33 points, 13 rebounds, six blocks — dominated both ends and delivered the game-winning basket.
• De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: 22 points, seven assists — created the decisive final play and controlled the pace.
• Anthony Davis, Mavericks: 27 points, 12 rebounds — kept Dallas in the game with interior scoring and defense.
• Kyrie Irving, Mavericks: 24 points, six assists — sparked the fourth-quarter comeback but missed the final shot.

Season impact

The win improved San Antonio to 6-3 and gave the Spurs another confidence-building victory in a competitive conference race. Dallas dropped to 4-4 after a frustrating finish. The Mavericks showed resilience in erasing a double-digit deficit, but the loss highlighted how difficult it is to close games against a defense built around Wembanyama’s length.