NBA · Final Recap
Wembanyama’s 52-Point, 8-Block Night Survives Dallas Rally
November 5, 2026 · 5:30 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s 52 points and eight blocks helped San Antonio hold off Dallas, 112-111, after the Mavericks roared back in the second half.
San Antonio edged Dallas 112-111 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026—one day ago in Eastern time. The Spurs opened a 68-51 halftime lead with a 32-26 first quarter and a 36-25 second, then had to withstand a Mavericks charge. Victor Wembanyama powered the win with 52 points on 16-of-28 shooting and 19-of-23 at the line, adding 24 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 8 blocks and 1 turnover. Dylan Harper scored 21 on 9-of-15 shooting, grabbed 5 rebounds and had 2 turnovers; De’Aaron Fox added 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers. Dallas got 29 points from Kyrie Irving (9-of-27, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover), 22 from Naji Marshall (9-of-12, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers) and 21 from P.J. Washington (7-of-18, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover). The Mavericks outscored San Antonio 60-44 after halftime, including 31-22 in the fourth, but the Spurs’ 17-point break-time cushion proved just enough. San Antonio escaped with the one-point victory despite Dallas’ second-half surge.
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: 52 PTS, 24 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 8 BLK, 1 TO; 16-28 FG
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO; 9-27 FG
Naji Marshall, Mavericks: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO; 9-12 FG
Standings Impact
San Antonio’s season profile stands at 5-2, with a No. 6 power-index ranking; Dallas is 4-3 and No. 16. The Spurs won by one despite surrendering a 60-44 second half.
DYMA Insight
Wembanyama’s 52 points and 8 blocks were the defining force, while San Antonio’s first-half margin absorbed Dallas’ furious finish. The Spurs shot a 17-point cushion down to one and still closed out the win.
