In Dallas, Victor Wembanyama returned in spectacular form, scoring a Spurs season‑opener record 40 points with 15 rebounds to power San Antonio past the Mavericks, 125-92, and spoil No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut. Flagg, the second-youngest NBA debut starter by two days behind LeBron James, finished with 10 points and 10 boards. Stephon Castle added 22 and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper had 15 off the bench. Anthony Davis had 22 and 13 for Dallas as Kyrie Irving remains months from debut following ACL surgery.

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