Mavericks Spoil Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut, Beat the Spurs 126–119 in the Teams’ Opener

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a play during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 25, 2023. Eric Gay/AP Photo

SAN ANTONIO—Luka Doncic had 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the NBA debut of No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, beating the San Antonio Spurs 126–119 on Wednesday night.

“It was fun,” Doncic said. “We knew the whole building was going to be loud. He’s probably one of the best prospects to enter the NBA. It was fun. For me, personally, I love challenges. So, that was a fun challenge.”