Mavericks Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Spurs 133-129

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Dallas Mavericks halted a five-game losing streak with a tight 133-129 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at the Frost Bank Center. The win marked the Mavericks’ first since February 27, demonstrating resilience amidst a season plagued by injuries.

Klay Thompson led the Mavericks with 28 points, supported by Spencer Dinwiddie, who added 26 points. The Spurs were paced by Keldon Johnson, who scored 29 points, but ultimately fell for the third consecutive game.

In a game characterized by depleted rosters, both teams were missing key players due to injuries. San Antonio played without its star Victor Wembanyama, while Dallas was without both Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis. The absence of these All-Stars left both teams struggling to find their rhythm.

The Mavericks managed to pull out the win with only eight players available and were led by Edwards, who shot 9-for-12 from the field despite an eye injury that required stitches just days prior. Edwards scored crucial free throws in the final moments, extending Dallas’ lead to four with 45.5 seconds left.

The Spurs’ struggles were compounded by their inability to convert on free throw opportunities, finishing with only 14 successful attempts out of 24. As the game neared its conclusion, they couldn’t execute their offense effectively, allowing the Mavericks to maintain control and secure the win.

The teams will face off again on Wednesday in a rematch, with both looking to adjust after tonight’s emotional contest. “We’re going to go back and look at the film and identify key moments where we could have done better,” said Spurs manager, emphasizing the importance of quick turnaround adjustments.

The Mavericks, sitting in a precarious position in the standings at 41-24, hope to build on this victory as they push towards the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Spurs, now at 21-42, seek to address their defensive shortcomings ahead of their next showdown.