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[six7]

Spurs drop season opener on road to Mavs, 111-100
October 24, 2024 -- American Airlines Arena

DALLAS -- It was an opening night for two teams in the same state with two very different expectations between last season's Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs.

It was also Klay Thompson's Dallas debut. He didn't waste any time proving his worth, as he led all scorers with 38 points, connecting on 7-of-15 three-pointers.

The game was unexpectedly close through the first 32 minutes until Dallas went on an 11-2 run in the third quarter to push their lead to 13, which they would never surrender.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 28 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, while Chris Paul struggled in his Spurs debut, shooting 4-of-16 from the field for 13 points and dishing just five assists. Rookie Stephon Castle chipped in with 10 points in just 18 minutes.

Up Next -- San Antonio continues the Lone Star theme, as they host the Houston Rockets (1-1) for their home opener.

Oct 24, 2024 1 2 3 4 Final San Antonio (0-1) 30 22 19 29 100 Dallas (1-0) 28 27 30 26 111 Top Performers San Antonio Spurs V. Wembanyama 28 pts, 9 reb, 2 blk, 13-15 FG D. Vassell 15 pts, 6 ast, 6-12 FG, 3-8 3PT Dallas Mavericks K. Thompson 38 pts, 4 stl, 13-24 FG, 7-15 3PT, 5-5 FT L. Doncic 24 pts, 7 reb, 11 ast, 9-25 FG

Team Stats Comparison SAS DAL FGM-Att 37/84 (44%) 40/83 (48%) 3PM-Att 12/33 (36%) 14/42 (33%) FT-Att 14/17 (82%) 17/23 (74%) Rebounds 43 56 Assists 28 22 Steals 8 12 Blocks 4 7 Turnovers 12 13

[Baze]

needs more Stephon Castle

Klay gave you the work but I'm looking forward to the Spurs' progression throughout the season. Might be following the NBA a bit more this year

[six7]

needs more Stephon Castle

Klay gave you the work but I'm looking forward to the Spurs' progression throughout the season. Might be following the NBA a bit more this year

im with u about castle (irl spurs fan ) ... dude looked better than advertised in preseason, and with vassell out irl, im curious to see how they use him. played a lot of off-ball for me, but again i always like to mimic how guys are used irl, so excited to see whats in store for him both irl and here

[Captain Canada]

Wemby did his thing but that was basically it. Game Six Klay made an appearance there

[six7]

Wemby did his thing but that was basically it. Game Six Klay made an appearance there

yeah klay was cookn... think he scored around 30 in the first half had to switch up the gameplan and then luka took over. kyrie was ok, but i was focused on him in the beginning, and thats why klay went off like he did

[The JZA]

A near perfect Wemby opener

Klay bodied tho

[James]

Nice tables.

Soapy gonna be jealous you got this going before him.

[chosenone58]

Did we just witness the rebirth of Klay Thompson?

[kibaxx7]

Tough loss but it's nice to see Klay back to his best. Good luck, man!

[six7]

A near perfect Wemby opener

Klay bodied tho

he was nice. shoulda fed him more

Nice tables.

Soapy gonna be jealous you got this going before him.

thank u sir nothin but love for soap

Did we just witness the rebirth of Klay Thompson?

i was thinking... this team is actually perfect for him. two shot creating playmakers in luke and kyrie with bigs who space the floor means he's gonna get a TON of open looks. and he'll have space to hit his one-dribble pull up too. just might be

Tough loss but it's nice to see Klay back to his best. Good luck, man!

thanks man mavs are tough shoot out the gate