Spurs edge Mavericks 112–111 as Wembanyama scores 52 — November 5, 2026 update

Updated November 5, 2026, at 1:45 a.m. Central Standard Time in San Antonio (CST, UTC-06:00; 07:45 UTC).

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 112–111 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. The ESPN-televised matchup has ended, replacing the pregame tipoff and lineup watch with a final result. Victor Wembanyama delivered 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocked shots as San Antonio secured its sixth consecutive victory.

Dallas closed a 17-point halftime gap and had a chance to win on its last possession, but Kyrie Irving's contested jumper missed with roughly three seconds left. The outcome moves San Antonio to 6–2 and Dallas to 4–4. The Spurs' official game page identifies the contest as final and provides the box score; the NBA's game highlight confirms Wembanyama's standout totals.

Destaques

• Final score: San Antonio Spurs 112, Dallas Mavericks 111 on November 4, 2026.
• Top performer: Victor Wembanyama recorded 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks.
• Turning point: Dallas outscored San Antonio 60–44 after halftime but fell one point short; Irving missed a late shot.
• Viewing and timing: The game tipped off at 8:30 p.m. San Antonio CST (UTC-06:00), or 02:30 UTC on November 5, and was listed on ESPN.

What was the final score of Mavericks vs. Spurs on November 4?

San Antonio won 112–111 in regulation. The hosts built a 32–26 first-quarter advantage and led 68–51 at halftime. Dallas narrowed the gap with a stronger third quarter, then outscored San Antonio 31–22 in the fourth but could not complete the comeback. These figures are the completed game's scoring totals, not live or projected numbers.

The result comes after San Antonio defeated Dallas 122–106 in their earlier October 24 meeting. That earlier score remains a separate 2026–27 regular-season matchup and should not be confused with the November 4 one-point finish. The November game is identified by NBA game ID 0022600184.

How did San Antonio hold off Dallas in the fourth quarter?

The Spurs' early offense created breathing room, but the Mavericks made the closing minutes competitive. Wembanyama scored on two putbacks in the final 2:39 and made a decisive free throw with 24.2 seconds remaining. Irving, who led Dallas with 29 points, had a contested turnaround attempt near the end but did not convert. The final margin was one point.

The box score shows a revealing contrast: Dallas made 14 of 37 three-pointers, while San Antonio made 5 of 36. San Antonio nevertheless scored more at the foul line, converting 33 of 39 free throws to Dallas's 19 of 26. Those verified totals help explain how the Spurs overcame their poor perimeter shooting. They do not, on their own, establish the cause of every late possession or coaching decision.

How many points, rebounds and blocks did Victor Wembanyama have?

Wembanyama finished with 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks. The official Spurs box score credits him with 16 made field goals on 28 attempts, one three-pointer, and 19 made free throws on 23 attempts in 34:04 of playing time. He also recorded two assists and two steals. His 52 points and 24 rebounds were reported as career highs.

His impact was not confined to a late scoring burst. By halftime, he had already totaled 29 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. The Associated Press reported that this was the first such first-half combination by a player since NBA play-by-play tracking began in the 1996–97 season. San Antonio's other major contributors included Dylan Harper with 21 points and Stephon Castle with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Who led Dallas, and who started for both teams?

Irving led the Mavericks with 29 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Naji Marshall scored 22 points, P.J. Washington contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg had 19 points and 10 rebounds. These are final box-score totals rather than pregame projections or injury estimates.

The official box score identifies Dallas's starters as Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Zaccharie Risacher and Kyrie Irving. San Antonio started Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox. Because the game is complete, confirmed participation and minutes are more useful than the preliminary injury designations that appeared in the earlier version of this article.

What time did Mavericks vs. Spurs start, and was it on ESPN?

The scheduled tipoff was Wednesday, November 4, at 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-06:00) in San Antonio, Texas. That was 9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-05:00) on November 4 and 02:30 UTC on Thursday, November 5. Daylight saving time had already ended in both U.S. zones on November 1, so CST and EST, rather than daylight time, apply to this game.

ESPN was the scheduled national U.S. broadcaster, as shown in ESPN's official 2026–27 NBA broadcast schedule. Since the final buzzer has sounded, viewers looking for video should check ESPN's replay availability, if offered by their service, or the NBA highlight. Replay access, subscriptions and geographic rights may vary; an ESPN listing is not evidence that a free full-game stream exists.

What does the Spurs' victory mean for the next games?

San Antonio's sixth straight win puts its early-season record at 6–2, while Dallas falls to 4–4. The result also gives the Spurs a second victory over the Mavericks this season after their October meeting. This is a confirmed regular-season outcome, not a guarantee about how either club will finish in the Western Conference.

Both teams are due back in action on Friday, November 6: Dallas is scheduled to host Utah, and San Antonio is scheduled to visit Sacramento, according to the postgame report. Those next games, along with any new injury or rotation decisions, should be checked against each team's official schedule before making viewing or travel plans. The November 4 game is complete and no longer requires a live lineup or score watch.

FAQ

Who won the Spurs vs. Mavericks game on November 4, 2026?

The San Antonio Spurs won 112–111 at Frost Bank Center.

How many points did Victor Wembanyama score against Dallas?

Wembanyama scored 52 points and added 24 rebounds and eight blocks.

What channel carried Dallas at San Antonio?

ESPN was the national U.S. television broadcaster. The game began at 8:30 p.m. CST on November 4 (02:30 UTC on November 5); replay access depends on the service.