A Deciding Run in the Final Minutes
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center, with the deciding run coming in the closing minutes of regulation. Victor Wembanyama anchored the Spurs' offense with a historic performance, finishing with 52 points and 24 rebounds.
His dominance provided the cushion necessary for the home team to survive a late push from Dallas, which closed the gap with three-pointers from Naji Marshall and Cooper Flagg. Wembanyama secured the victory with a free throw in the final seconds, capping a game where the Spurs led 111-111 before the final basket.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The Spurs established an early lead, outscoring the Mavericks 32-26 in the first quarter. They extended their advantage in the second period, taking a 68-51 halftime lead after outscoring Dallas 36-25. However, the Mavericks responded aggressively in the third quarter, outscoring the Spurs 29-22 to cut the deficit to eight points.
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Dallas scoring 31 points to the Spurs' 22. Despite the lower scoring output in the final period, the Spurs' earlier lead proved sufficient to hold off the visitors' rally.
