Spurs Lose Season Opener to Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs opened their season with a 120-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, despite strong performances from Jeremy Sochan and Julian Champagnie, each scoring 18 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, while Klay Thompson made an impactful debut with 22 points. Victor Wembanyama, who struggled to find his rhythm after a limited preseason, scored 17 points but shot poorly from three-point range. The Spurs managed to keep the game competitive with solid contributions from veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, the latter scoring 17 points efficiently. Although the Spurs showed promise, their inability to contain Dallas' physical play and a high turnover count hindered their efforts. The team aims to bounce back in their next game against the Houston Rockets.