Third-Quarter Surge Propels Mavericks Past Shorthanded Spurs to End Losing Streak
Daniel Gafford's season-high 22 points and a huge third quarter help the Mavericks snap their four-game skid with a commanding 110-93 win over the Spurs.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks put an end to their four-game losing streak with a convincing 110-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night at American Airlines Center.
Returning home after a grueling three-game road trip, the Mavericks took advantage of a Spurs team playing without Victor Wembanyama, dominating in the paint and pulling away with a massive third-quarter surge. The victory improved Dallas’ record to 6-7, while the Spurs dropped to 6-8.
A Competitive First Half
The first half of the game was a back-and-forth battle. Dallas started strong, opening with an 11-4 run fueled by crisp offensive execution and defensive rebounding. However, San Antonio quickly answered with an 8-0 run, showcasing Zach Collins’ activity inside and Stephon Castle’s perimeter play.
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