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Wembanyama's 52-Point Show Powers Spurs Past Mavericks 112-111

Victor Wembanyama recorded career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 at Frost Bank Center.

Coralie Oakley· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 5, 20261 min read

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November 4, 2026

A Historic Individual Performance

Victor Wembanyama anchored the San Antonio Spurs with a historic offensive display, scoring 52 points and grabbing 24 rebounds in a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The home team secured the win on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, where 18,354 fans witnessed one of the most dominant individual statistical lines of the season.

Wembanyama’s effort was the defining factor in a tightly contested rivalry matchup that remained close until the final seconds.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The Spurs established an early lead, outscoring the Mavericks 32-26 in the first quarter. They extended their advantage to 68-51 by the half, fueled by Wembanyama’s consistent scoring and rebounding presence. However, the Mavericks mounted a significant comeback in the third quarter, outscoring San Antonio 29-22 to cut the deficit to 79-81.

The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Dallas pulling even at 100-100 and 111-111 before the Spurs struck late to secure the one-point margin.

Key Contributors and Records

While Wembanyama led the scoring and rebounding efforts, De'Aaron Fox provided crucial playmaking with four assists. For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving was the primary offensive engine, finishing with 29 points and five assists. P.J.

Washington also contributed significantly on the glass, recording a double-double with 10 rebounds. The result improved San Antonio’s record to 6-2, while Dallas fell to 4-4. The game featured high-level competition from both rosters, with the Spurs ultimately prevailing through superior execution in the closing minutes.

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Coralie Oakley· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Coralie Oakley covers Denton high school and area college sports.

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