Luka Dončić, Mavs Dominate Spurs with Victor Wembanyama Out, Fans Applaud Needed Win
Taylyn HadleyNovember 17, 2024
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Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks snapped their four-game losing streak, defeating the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs 110-93 on Saturday.
Dončić and the Mavericks have had a surprisingly rough start to the season, despite the addition of former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, they hold a 6-7 record after their win on Saturday.
Fans were thrilled to see a Mavs win, no matter who the opponent was.
NBA @NBASteal… Euro Step… And-1.
What a play from Kyrie Irving on NBA TV 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/C2amCoDkdR
Three players played a key role in the Mavericks’ victory, with Dončić finishing with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists. Thompson recorded nine points and Kyrie Irving added 22 points and six assists.
On the other side of the court, Zach Collins stepped up in place of the missing Wembanyama, posting 20 points and six rebounds.
The two teams faced off once already this season on opening night, where the Mavericks defeated the Spurs 120-109 and Doncic put up 20 points with eight assists.
As the Mavericks continue to fit its new pieces together, fans took to social media to praise the Mavericks as they pull off a much needed win.
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2Final: Mavs 110, Spurs 93.
Dallas snaps a four-game losing streak with a much-needed win over San Antonio. Daniel Gafford finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Kyrie Irving had 22 points, 8 rebounds & 6 assists.
OKC awaits tomorrow on the second night of a B2B.
MavsHighlights @MavsHighlightshey….a win is a win.
and we needed a win in the worst way.
Sam Won / 원영삼 @SamObiWonMavs needed that get-right game. Have to play like that against Spurs without Wemby.#MFFL
MFFL @Mavs_FFLMAVS WIN!!! MAVS WIN!!!!#MFFL @eliaseffects pic.twitter.com/8fBzXxoZpW
lynz @lynziekateTHE MAVS FINALLY WON AGAIN. WE’RE BACK pic.twitter.com/mlvgfpsRZE
Jose 🇲🇽🇺🇸 (3-7) (5-7) @jose72600Finally!, the Mavs win a game after an awful 4 game stretch.
HEADBAND LUKA @HeadbandlukaaMavs getting their first win in over a week pic.twitter.com/tx4qwTWjvf
Shahnavaz Makhani @MrMakhaniMavs win, 110-93.
That’s a hell of a defensive performance.
Noah 🔥 @Noahperez10Mavs finally win. Thank the basketball gods
The Mavericks will play their second night of its back-to-back tomorrow against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
