San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Game Player Stats and Ratings for February 14, 2024
The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks went head-to-head for the third time this season on Wednesday. San Antonio, which lost the previous two games, hoped to break through against Dallas on the road. Victor Wembanyama spearheaded the Spurs’ attempt to get their first win in the season series.
Wembanyama was joined by Jeremy Sochan to carry the Spurs to a fast start. Behind their efforts, they raced to a 32-25 first-quarter lead. Luka Doncic played well but it took a little time to get his teammates going.
Doncic finally had Kyrie Irving step up to start the second period. "Uncle Drew" overcame a sluggish first few minutes to help "Luka Legend" cut down San Antonio's early advantage. The first half was a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks taking a 56-51 lead heading into the halftime break.
Dallas imposed its will on the San Antonio Spurs starting the third quarter by outscoring them 32-14. The Irving-Doncic tandem did most of the damage in the rampage. It was all the cushion the Mavericks needed as they kept their opponents at bay the rest of the way.
The beatdown mercifully ended with the home team running away with a 116-93 win versus the road-weary visitors.
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks game player stats
San Antonio Spurs game player stats
The Spurs offense fizzled in the second half. After scoring 20 points, Victor Wembanyama could only add six more to finish with 26. Jeremy Sochan couldn't make a basket and had 10 points, the same score he had after the first half.
Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, San Antonio's top two gunners combined for only 14 points on 5-for-27 shooting, including 2-for-12 from deep.
Here are the Spurs' game player stats:
Dallas Mavericks game player stats
Kyrie Irving top scored for the Mavericks with 31 points while Luka Doncic added 27 despite shooting only 1-for-8 from deep. Daniel Gafford had a solid outing on both ends against Victor Wembanyama. The former Wizard finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and one block.
Here are the Mavericks' game player stats:
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks game player ratings
San Antonio Spurs game player ratings
Nine of San Antonio's players had negative net ratings. Among the Spurs' starters, Jeremy Sochan had the worst mark, getting -39.3 in the blowout loss. Keldon Johnson, who struggled throughout the night had a team-worst -61.4
Here are the Spurs game players' advanced ratings:
Dallas Mavericks game player ratings
The Mavericks had nine players with positive net ratings led by Luka Doncic's +35.1 among the starters. Rookie Dereck Lively II, in limited minutes, had a game-high +71.8 impact.
Here are the Mavericks' advanced game ratings: