The Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2024-25 NBA regular season with a strong 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, led by newcomer Klay Thompson’s impressive performance.
Thompson, who recently signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks, scored 22 points by hitting six triples, showcasing his sharpshooting abilities. Despite a slow start, Mavericks’ star Luka Doncic contributed with 19 points and facilitated the team’s offense effectively.
Dereck Lively II had a solid performance with a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving struggled to find his rhythm for the Mavericks. Veteran Chris Paul had a quiet night for the Spurs, who failed to have a player score over 20 points.
Overall, the Mavericks displayed strong teamwork and dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a convincing win over the Spurs in their season opener.
