Klay Thompson scores 22 factors, breaks franchise 3-point document in Mavs debut

Luka Dončić had 28 factors and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson added 22 factors in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 within the season opener for each groups on Thursday evening.

Kyrie Irving scored 15 factors for the defending Western Conference champions, who obtained eight assists from Doncic and 7 rebounds from Thompson.

Victor Wembanyama shot simply 5-of-18 from the sphere for 17 factors to open the younger French phenom’s second 12 months with the Spurs. Jeremy Sochan and Julian Champagnie scored 18 factors every.

Takeaway

Spurs: Thompson’s first recreation with the Mavericks was a standout one, however Chris Paul’s debut in San Antonio initially of his twentieth season was an essential second for the Spurs within the development of a younger crew seeking to finish 5 playoff drought seasons. The offense seemed robust, and Paul’s solely factors got here on a 3 within the third quarter. But the purpose guard’s long-term worth confirmed with eight assists and 7 rebounds.

Nonconformists: Dallas talked about protection with the stellar offensive trio of Doncic, Irving and Thompson. There was a quick efficiency within the third quarter with three straight San Antonio turnovers. Thompson had the primary steal, Irving the following two. Dallas, nonetheless, solely scored two factors.

Key second

The Mavericks took their largest result in that time at 69-55 within the third quarter when Doncic was in full visitors below the basket and launched a shot blind passage overhead to PJ Washington Jr. for an open 3.

Key statistic

Dallas pulled away and warmed up significantly from lengthy vary within the second half. The Mavs have been 13 of 18 on 3s after halftime after ending the primary half 6 of 23.

Next

The Spurs will play the primary of back-to-back dwelling video games towards Houston on Saturday. The Mavericks will play their first recreation Saturday in Phoenix.

Associated Press reporting.

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