The Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 142-116 on Thursday night in Dallas, the team’s first game after the lengthy All-Star break. Luka Doncic led the way with 28 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists for Dallas. Malaki Branham paced the Spurs with 23 points.
The Spurs came into tonight’s matchup having lost their last 14 games. The Mavericks, riding a three-game losing streak of their own, desperately needed to take care of business against a lesser opponent. Thankfully, they were able to do just that.
Dallas opened the first quarter a bit lackadaisically, looking like a team fresh off the All-Star break.