Mavericks vs. Spurs: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Dallas Mavericks (0-0) play against the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) at Frost Bank Center
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Game Time: 9:30 PM EDT on Wednesday October 25, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 0, San Antonio Spurs 0 (9:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mark Followill @MFollowill
For whatever reason, the Mavs have been opening on the road often recently. Tonight is the 8th time in 10 seasons they’ve opened away. In 44 seasons of the Mavs this is the 6th time to open vs the Spurs. Tied for most against any opponent, w/ 6 openers vs Phoenix also. – 9:29 PM
For whatever reason, the Mavs have been opening on the road often recently. Tonight is the 8th time in 10 seasons they’ve opened away. In 44 seasons of the Mavs this is the 6th time to open vs the Spurs. Tied for most against any opponent, w/ 6 openers vs Phoenix also. – 9:29 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Kleber, Doncic, Irving.
Kleber obviously is the big curveball here. – 9:23 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Kleber, Doncic, Irving.
Kleber obviously is the big curveball here. – 9:23 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Victor Wembanyama makes his NBA debut in the Nike Zoom GT Run pic.twitter.com/p1zCOUlhb2 – 9:17 PM
Victor Wembanyama makes his NBA debut in the Nike Zoom GT Run pic.twitter.com/p1zCOUlhb2 – 9:17 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Kleber, Irving, Doncic
SA starters: Johnson Wembanyama, Collins, Vassell, Sochan
8:43 tip @971TheFreak – 9:05 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Kleber, Irving, Doncic
SA starters: Johnson Wembanyama, Collins, Vassell, Sochan
8:43 tip @971TheFreak – 9:05 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby makes his Spurs debut tonight and nothing will ever be the same pic.twitter.com/RxIYDTBSIv – 8:49 PM
Wemby makes his Spurs debut tonight and nothing will ever be the same pic.twitter.com/RxIYDTBSIv – 8:49 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
It’s almost WEMBY TIME! So how are you feeling about this SGP with him, Luka, and Kyrie?
Feels like Wembanyama is a lock on these @FDSportsbook lines … pic.twitter.com/eW2wop2z1e – 8:49 PM
It’s almost WEMBY TIME! So how are you feeling about this SGP with him, Luka, and Kyrie?
Feels like Wembanyama is a lock on these @FDSportsbook lines … pic.twitter.com/eW2wop2z1e – 8:49 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop was asked pre-game how is Wemby still “youthful”:
“He’s probably on his phone like everybody else all the time, social media, that kind of thing. So in that respect, he’s like everybody else. He’s still a young kid. He just has really got it together.” – 8:46 PM
Pop was asked pre-game how is Wemby still “youthful”:
“He’s probably on his phone like everybody else all the time, social media, that kind of thing. So in that respect, he’s like everybody else. He’s still a young kid. He just has really got it together.” – 8:46 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Victor Wembanyama dials in the jumper before his regular season debut pic.twitter.com/7yrXAB2MNF – 8:37 PM
Victor Wembanyama dials in the jumper before his regular season debut pic.twitter.com/7yrXAB2MNF – 8:37 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Rookie reps 💪
@olmaxpros8 // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/c8jS7bWF31 – 8:30 PM
Rookie reps 💪
@olmaxpros8 // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/c8jS7bWF31 – 8:30 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Big Vic, Big Slim, Wemby, whatever you wanna call him…has arrived pic.twitter.com/xkVbhgfLev – 8:28 PM
Big Vic, Big Slim, Wemby, whatever you wanna call him…has arrived pic.twitter.com/xkVbhgfLev – 8:28 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Wemby getting shots up before his regular season debut. pic.twitter.com/as4F3ESgB2 – 8:27 PM
Wemby getting shots up before his regular season debut. pic.twitter.com/as4F3ESgB2 – 8:27 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop had a few final words with Wemby just outside the locker room before he hit the court for warm ups. – 8:24 PM
Pop had a few final words with Wemby just outside the locker room before he hit the court for warm ups. – 8:24 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
first day fits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #Sponsored pic.twitter.com/ELf0wrPx3c – 8:24 PM
first day fits 🔥
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #Sponsored pic.twitter.com/ELf0wrPx3c – 8:24 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Lots of cheers and oohs and squeals when Wembanyama walked out here. pic.twitter.com/Px6uoQ1u5V – 8:23 PM
Lots of cheers and oohs and squeals when Wembanyama walked out here. pic.twitter.com/Px6uoQ1u5V – 8:23 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes the court for warmups before his NBA debut pic.twitter.com/nLmb2G6vV0 – 8:22 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes the court for warmups before his NBA debut pic.twitter.com/nLmb2G6vV0 – 8:22 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
The Spurs distributed more than 200 credentials for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
The Spurs distributed more than 200 credentials for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Quentin Grimes with a beautiful crossover gets the MSG crowd off its feet. Clearly he’s been working with Penny Hardaway. – 8:11 PM
Quentin Grimes with a beautiful crossover gets the MSG crowd off its feet. Clearly he’s been working with Penny Hardaway. – 8:11 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
PrizePicks has a special promo for Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut. If Wemby has 20 points + rebounds + assists, you win.
If you want to try @PrizePicks, use the promo code RUNNING and they’ll double your deposit up to $100! You can also sign up here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/RUNNING pic.twitter.com/91nrvROuCd – 8:10 PM
PrizePicks has a special promo for Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut. If Wemby has 20 points + rebounds + assists, you win.
If you want to try @PrizePicks, use the promo code RUNNING and they’ll double your deposit up to $100! You can also sign up here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/RUNNING pic.twitter.com/91nrvROuCd – 8:10 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
In about eight minutes, Victor Wembanyama will emerge from this tunnel, pass through this mass of humanity, and warm up for his first official NBA game.
Never seen anything like this. pic.twitter.com/dlWACBSyO3 – 8:10 PM
In about eight minutes, Victor Wembanyama will emerge from this tunnel, pass through this mass of humanity, and warm up for his first official NBA game.
Never seen anything like this. pic.twitter.com/dlWACBSyO3 – 8:10 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Jaden Hardy (left ankle sprain) and Dwight Powell (illness) will all be available for tonight’s season opener in San Antonio. – 8:06 PM
Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Jaden Hardy (left ankle sprain) and Dwight Powell (illness) will all be available for tonight’s season opener in San Antonio. – 8:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic will play, Kidd says, but it won’t be his normal workload. Won t play entire first quarter, for example. pic.twitter.com/CXw1gHgQL9 – 8:02 PM
Doncic will play, Kidd says, but it won’t be his normal workload. Won t play entire first quarter, for example. pic.twitter.com/CXw1gHgQL9 – 8:02 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In a funny moment, Spurs players, coaches and staffers clapped loudly for Tre Jones as he came onto the court for warmups through a gauntlet of media awaiting Wemby. pic.twitter.com/KT3zIX3vRH – 8:02 PM
In a funny moment, Spurs players, coaches and staffers clapped loudly for Tre Jones as he came onto the court for warmups through a gauntlet of media awaiting Wemby. pic.twitter.com/KT3zIX3vRH – 8:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic is ready to go tonight vs. Spurs. Any restrictions? “He’ll come out when he’s tired.” – 8:01 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic is ready to go tonight vs. Spurs. Any restrictions? “He’ll come out when he’s tired.” – 8:01 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Join our cast of…dozens…as we live-blog all night, including @joevardon & @tim_cato on the ground in San Antonio, for Victor Wembanyama’s NBA/Spurs debut, against the Mavs. In @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/live-blogs/spu… – 8:00 PM
Join our cast of…dozens…as we live-blog all night, including @joevardon & @tim_cato on the ground in San Antonio, for Victor Wembanyama’s NBA/Spurs debut, against the Mavs. In @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/live-blogs/spu… – 8:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby’s NBA regular-season debut coming 🔜
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/GVpmWpurkZ – 7:57 PM
Wemby’s NBA regular-season debut coming 🔜
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/GVpmWpurkZ – 7:57 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Dallas’ Luka Dončić has been cleared to make his regular-season debut tonight in San Antonio, league sources tell @TheSteinLine.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 7:54 PM
Dallas’ Luka Dončić has been cleared to make his regular-season debut tonight in San Antonio, league sources tell @TheSteinLine.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 7:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“Free all the oppressed.”
Kyrie Irving’s handwritten message on his shoes for Mavericks’ Game 1. pic.twitter.com/13OgisiBVU – 7:37 PM
“Free all the oppressed.”
Kyrie Irving’s handwritten message on his shoes for Mavericks’ Game 1. pic.twitter.com/13OgisiBVU – 7:37 PM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
Described as a generational superstar and “7-foot-4 version of Durant”. A Spurs insider said he does one or two things every day they’ve “never seen before”.
Some words on the NBA’s newest phenom Victor Wembanyama ahead of his regular season debut 👇
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 7:34 PM
Described as a generational superstar and “7-foot-4 version of Durant”. A Spurs insider said he does one or two things every day they’ve “never seen before”.
Some words on the NBA’s newest phenom Victor Wembanyama ahead of his regular season debut 👇
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 7:34 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
Victor Wembanyama will make his official NBA debut tonight when the San Antonio Spurs play against the Dallas Mavericks at the Frost Bank Center: spurstalk.com/spurs-maverick… – 7:11 PM
Victor Wembanyama will make his official NBA debut tonight when the San Antonio Spurs play against the Dallas Mavericks at the Frost Bank Center: spurstalk.com/spurs-maverick… – 7:11 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyrie Irving heating up before Mavs vs. Spurs
pic.twitter.com/64XuLGg5S5 – 7:09 PM
Kyrie Irving heating up before Mavs vs. Spurs
pic.twitter.com/64XuLGg5S5 – 7:09 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
FWIW, will probably do a YouTube video on Wembanyama’s first game breaking it all down and talking about what happened. Might do Scoot tomorrow, too.
Subscribe to the channel here so you know when this all goes live:
youtube.com/channel/UCIPIr… – 6:43 PM
FWIW, will probably do a YouTube video on Wembanyama’s first game breaking it all down and talking about what happened. Might do Scoot tomorrow, too.
Subscribe to the channel here so you know when this all goes live:
youtube.com/channel/UCIPIr… – 6:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Victor Wembanyama is not focused on winning Rookie of the Year, but he’s confident it can happen 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Rk00BgkRj9 – 6:29 PM
Victor Wembanyama is not focused on winning Rookie of the Year, but he’s confident it can happen 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Rk00BgkRj9 – 6:29 PM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
JUST IN: Spurs just released a limited number of standing room only tickets for tonight’s season opener. This place is going to be rocking tonight for Victor Wembanyama’s regular season debut. #KSATsports #KSATnews #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/zx5bdF6A0P – 6:10 PM
JUST IN: Spurs just released a limited number of standing room only tickets for tonight’s season opener. This place is going to be rocking tonight for Victor Wembanyama’s regular season debut. #KSATsports #KSATnews #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/zx5bdF6A0P – 6:10 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs announced they’ve just released a “limited number” of standing-room-only tickets for tonight’s game. – 6:06 PM
Spurs announced they’ve just released a “limited number” of standing-room-only tickets for tonight’s game. – 6:06 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby was asked about adjusting to the physicality of the NBA.
He said he’s been dealing with physicality on the court for years, and he’s not afraid of it. pic.twitter.com/bxGsqBxetr – 5:46 PM
Wemby was asked about adjusting to the physicality of the NBA.
He said he’s been dealing with physicality on the court for years, and he’s not afraid of it. pic.twitter.com/bxGsqBxetr – 5:46 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs have released what they called a “limited number” of standing room only seats for tonight’s opener against the Mavericks, a team spokesperson said.
Victor Wembanyama’s debut is set to start at 8:30 p.m. – 5:43 PM
#Spurs have released what they called a “limited number” of standing room only seats for tonight’s opener against the Mavericks, a team spokesperson said.
Victor Wembanyama’s debut is set to start at 8:30 p.m. – 5:43 PM
Nate Ryan @nateryansports
I’m told that the #Spurs just released a limited number of standing room only seats for tonight’s Spurs v. Mavs season opener.
Seats inside arena are on verge of sellout.
8:30 tip vs. Mavericks. – 5:32 PM
I’m told that the #Spurs just released a limited number of standing room only seats for tonight’s Spurs v. Mavs season opener.
Seats inside arena are on verge of sellout.
8:30 tip vs. Mavericks. – 5:32 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
El debut de Víctor Wembanyamá obliga un MEDIOTIEMPO CON ÁLVARO, el Live por @ritmonba en IG tan pronto termine la primera mitad del @SomosMavs y @Spurs. Trae tu pregunta y observación para compartirla con la audiencia.
El primero en llegar recibe un saludo especial. pic.twitter.com/F36KjUJQUe – 5:25 PM
El debut de Víctor Wembanyamá obliga un MEDIOTIEMPO CON ÁLVARO, el Live por @ritmonba en IG tan pronto termine la primera mitad del @SomosMavs y @Spurs. Trae tu pregunta y observación para compartirla con la audiencia.
El primero en llegar recibe un saludo especial. pic.twitter.com/F36KjUJQUe – 5:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Hat tip to @BenjaminMoubech for sharing his thoughts with me on what the record 14-player French contingent in the NBA means for hoops in France.
“What we are witnessing feels like the start of a revolution in our sport,” he said. #Spurs #Wembanyama
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:54 PM
Hat tip to @BenjaminMoubech for sharing his thoughts with me on what the record 14-player French contingent in the NBA means for hoops in France.
“What we are witnessing feels like the start of a revolution in our sport,” he said. #Spurs #Wembanyama
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:54 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
A tour of five tribute murals to Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, Texas. pic.twitter.com/atoZXMZVjm – 4:15 PM
A tour of five tribute murals to Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, Texas. pic.twitter.com/atoZXMZVjm – 4:15 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
A flattened MVP race. DPOY hype. Eye-popping offensive skill, gaudy stats. Open-minded voters.
*clears throat*
Victor Wembanyama for MVP.
tomthefinder.com/p/the-mvp-case…🔦 pic.twitter.com/OeIXk84f2o – 4:13 PM
A flattened MVP race. DPOY hype. Eye-popping offensive skill, gaudy stats. Open-minded voters.
*clears throat*
Victor Wembanyama for MVP.
tomthefinder.com/p/the-mvp-case…🔦 pic.twitter.com/OeIXk84f2o – 4:13 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
The wait is over. It’s GAME DAY.
@MichelobULTRA // #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/1zIy7W4ce1 – 4:00 PM
The wait is over. It’s GAME DAY.
@MichelobULTRA // #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/1zIy7W4ce1 – 4:00 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Below are the draft assets that Phoenix now has:
2024- San Antonio (if 50-54)
2026- Least favorable of Detroit, Milwaukee, Orlando
2028- Boston (if 46-60)
2028- Memphis
2029- Memphis – 3:52 PM
Below are the draft assets that Phoenix now has:
2024- San Antonio (if 50-54)
2026- Least favorable of Detroit, Milwaukee, Orlando
2028- Boston (if 46-60)
2028- Memphis
2029- Memphis – 3:52 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Dropping a special parlay boost with Fan Duel in honor of Wemby’s first game (against Dallas tonight)
Luka 25+ points
Wemby 2+ blocks
Boosted to +200 on @FDSportsbook
PS: Wemby OVER blocks will be the best player prop for like 10 days until the books adjust—you’re welcome! pic.twitter.com/fd4HjSOPj2 – 3:37 PM
Dropping a special parlay boost with Fan Duel in honor of Wemby’s first game (against Dallas tonight)
Luka 25+ points
Wemby 2+ blocks
Boosted to +200 on @FDSportsbook
PS: Wemby OVER blocks will be the best player prop for like 10 days until the books adjust—you’re welcome! pic.twitter.com/fd4HjSOPj2 – 3:37 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Dropping a special parlay boost with Fan Duel in honor of Wemby’s first game (against Dallas tonight)
Luka 25+ points
Wemby 2+ blocks
Boosted to +200 on @FDSportsbook
PS: Wemby OVER blocks will be the best player prop for like 10 days until Vegas adjusts… you’re welcome! pic.twitter.com/djeITdVDeZ – 3:35 PM
Dropping a special parlay boost with Fan Duel in honor of Wemby’s first game (against Dallas tonight)
Luka 25+ points
Wemby 2+ blocks
Boosted to +200 on @FDSportsbook
PS: Wemby OVER blocks will be the best player prop for like 10 days until Vegas adjusts… you’re welcome! pic.twitter.com/djeITdVDeZ – 3:35 PM