DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to shoot the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs have big goals this season, so finally getting in the win column after an 0-2 start must have felt cathartic, especially against a rival like the Dallas Mavericks. Luckily, there wasn’t too much to complain about on Saturday. Divisional matchups are always fun but the first half was all gas and not much brakes as both teams laid a stack of bricks from deep. The game was decided by three things: the Spurs’ offensive rebounding (which turned into 26 second-chance points) scoring off turnovers, and the defensive intensity of the fourth quarter, holding the Mavericks to 31.8 percent shooting. Let’s check out the cool stuff. Carter Bryant has looked lost at times to start his second season, but moves like this baseline dunk are reminders of what we can expect when his composure matches his athletic abilities. with AUTHORITY 💥📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/JsfPCHaaI1— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 Are the Mavs for real? Perhaps an assistant should have told coach Dusty May that it’s a terrible idea to play a zone against someone like Wemby who can stack up rebounds and jump higher than everyone else on the court. This was just too easy. OOP THERE IT IS‼️📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/wL8rYS4jWM— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 Stephon Castle is a hunter on defense and this was one of his three steals. YEAH STEPH 💪📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/NIKyGcTYky— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 Alley oops get lots of great PR, but the next most exciting play in basketball is the pick-6 in the opponent’s territory and it might be the most deflating one for them. Castle gets extra points on this one for the mean mug after the dunk. picked his pocket 😎📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/5gYcI6ey6X— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 I present the Showtime Spurs. This was the second time Devin Vassell blew up a pass and started the break. all over that one 👏📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/4KbTqelVcO— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 The thing about this Wemby lob is that it is only getting taken away with a big gamble at the expense of the arc or if the on-ball man makes a miraculous play because he grew a longer, third arm. The Spurs should be running more of these.  🦊⬆️👽⬇️📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/mkvNkrIc7D— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 Yeah, this is year four of Victor doing this stuff, but it’s still hard to get over the novelty of him being that big and making this look so smooth. I must whisper “Oh my gosh” to myself a handful of times per game. PULL UP….SPLASH 💦📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/auuxBP8tvF— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 The rook, Tarris Reed Jr., is going to remember this moment for life and it’s cooler since the game was up for the taking at this point. He had been hovering by the dunker spot, which is a good idea for others to get open on this team. He showed some moves at school, and might be an option to turn to if a backup big needs minutes.  FIRST NBA BUCKET FOR TARRIS 👏📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/GS3OZ0hc29— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 I’ve said it a million times: Wembanyama post ups are gold because few in the league have the minerals to stop it, and in this instance, he had four players looking at him, making it easier for De’Aaron Fox to get loose on a curl. This arguably could’ve been a foul because Wembanyama didn’t have much landing space and got it to go anyway.  W🤯W! 📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/1pBdI0MCC5— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 Julian Champagnie took eight shots, which is what’s needed from him, but whoever said shooters are unwilling to go to the body had clearly never heard of him. Aside, Wemby’s screen is the MVP of this play because look how wide he is standing.  OH MY JU‼️📺 @_daznus pic.twitter.com/ht8c9JkVLX— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 25, 2026 This would probably get a head nod from Nikola Jokić. SBSUSHWNSOWAL pic.twitter.com/rDkVCerEe9— Bala (@BalaPattySZN) October 25, 2026 ...read more read less