Wembanyama & Castle dominate Mavericks 138-125 in San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 138-125 on February 7, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in a regular season showdown that saw Victor Wembanyama contribute a steady 16-point, 11-rebound double-double while Stephon Castle delivered one of the most eye-catching performances of the young season. The Spurs never looked back, handing Dallas a lopsided defeat in a Texas rivalry clash that underlined San Antonio’s growing ambitions.

Castle’s historic night fuels a wire-to-wire Spurs statement

San Antonio set the tone from the opening tip, establishing an inside-out attack that Dallas struggled to answer. The Spurs’ ball movement was crisp through the first two quarters, with Stephon Castle repeatedly finding gaps and converting at an extraordinary clip. By halftime, the home side had built a comfortable cushion, largely off the strength of Castle’s relentless playmaking and the interior presence of the French phénomène, who used his 3 blocks to deter Dallas at the rim and alter the flow of the Mavericks’ offense.

The third quarter proved decisive. Castle continued his rampage, while Devin Vassell — finishing with 17 points and 6 assists — kept the spacing honest. Dallas managed isolated bursts from Klay Thompson, who led the Mavericks with 19 points on 4-of-10 from three, but the visitors could never string together the sustained runs needed to threaten San Antonio’s lead.

In the final period, the outcome was no longer in doubt. The Spurs closed in style, pushing the final margin to 138-125. De’Aaron Fox chipped in 15 points and 5 assists in 26 minutes, and Collin Bryant added 11 points with 3 blocks off the bench, giving head coach Gregg Popovich’s successor a full roster contribution to celebrate.

Castle’s triple-double and a Mavericks trio that ran out of answers

The defining sequence of the night belonged entirely to Stephon Castle. The second-year guard finished with a breathtaking 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists — shooting an almost flawless 15-of-19 from the field — with a plus-minus of +30 that told its own story. It was the kind of all-around display that elevates a franchise’s confidence heading into a playoff race.

On the other side, Dallas leaned on a trio that showed fight but couldn’t compensate for poor team defense. Brandon Williams scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and Max Christie contributed 17 points, yet both finished with deeply negative plus-minus figures (-10 and -23 respectively), illustrating how thoroughly San Antonio dominated the game’s key stretches.

Wembanyama in double-double mode despite limited minutes

Victor Wembanyama’s line — 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in just 27 minutes — reflected a managed workload rather than any sign of struggle. The n°1 pick of the 2023 draft was efficient enough at both ends, converting 6-of-14 from the field and holding his ground defensively, even if his shooting touch from beyond the arc remained a work in progress at 1-of-6. With Castle commanding so much attention, the Alien operated in a secondary role on this particular night — a luxury San Antonio can now afford.

Spurs climbing, Mavericks searching

San Antonio’s collective depth is becoming a genuine weapon. Five players reached double figures, and the team’s +13 final margin flatters Dallas slightly. The Spurs are sending a clear message in the Western Conference standings as the second half of the regular season approaches.

Next up

San Antonio will look to build on this momentum in their next outing, knowing that performances like Castle’s — complemented by the ever-present threat of Wembanyama — make them a dangerous proposition for any opponent on the schedule.

• Stephon Castle: 40 pts, 12 reb, 12 ast, 3 stl — 15/19 FG
• Devin Vassell: 17 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast
• Victor Wembanyama: 16 pts, 11 reb, 3 blk — 27 min
• De’Aaron Fox: 15 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast
• Collin Bryant: 11 pts, 5 reb, 3 blk