The San Antonio Spurs hit the road for a Southwest Division clash against the struggling Dallas Mavericks, who are mired in a five-game losing streak and dealing with significant roster changes post-trade deadline, including the departure of Anthony Davis. The Spurs, winners of three of their last four and boasting the league’s third-best defense (111.9 PPG allowed), enter as favorites against a Mavericks team that’s dropped to 12th in the West amid injuries and inconsistency. This Texas rivalry game could see Victor Wembanyama exploit Dallas’ depleted frontcourt, while the Mavs hope rookie sensation Cooper Flagg can spark an upset at home.
Venue Location
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT).
Injury Report
Both teams are banged up, with Dallas particularly shorthanded after trading Anthony Davis and dealing with long-term absences, while San Antonio manages depth issues on a back-to-back.
San Antonio Spurs:
Out: Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps), Lindy Waters III (knee), David Jones-Garcia (ankle – out for season).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Dylan Harper (ankle), Kelly Olynyk (foot), Stephon Castle (thigh).
Dallas Mavericks:
Out: Kyrie Irving (knee/ACL – out for season), Dereck Lively II (foot – out for season), PJ Washington (concussion).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Brandon Williams (lower leg), Daniel Gafford (ankle).
Key Player Matchups
Injuries disrupt both lineups, with San Antonio on a back-to-back potentially resting veterans. Projected starters for Spurs: Chris Paul (PG), Stephon Castle (SG – if available), Keldon Johnson (SF), Harrison Barnes (PF), Victor Wembanyama (C). For Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (PG – filling in), Jaden Ivey (SG – recent trade), Khris Middleton (SF – recent acquisition), Maxi Kleber (PF), Daniel Gafford (C – if available).
Victor Wembanyama vs. Daniel Gafford/Maxi Kleber (Centers): Wembanyama (25.1 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.8 BPG) dominates as the league’s blocks leader; Gafford (questionable, 11.4 PPG) or Kleber will struggle to contain his length and scoring.
Chris Paul vs. Cooper Flagg (Point Guards): Paul (8.4 APG) orchestrates with veteran savvy; Flagg (rookie standout, 28.5 PPG in recent losses) brings athleticism but inexperience.
Keldon Johnson vs. Khris Middleton (Forwards): Johnson (recent 25 PPG) attacks the rim; Middleton (10.3 PPG post-trade) provides spacing but defensive questions.
Other Notes: If Castle sits, Julian Champagnie steps up. For Dallas, without Irving, Flagg handles primary playmaking against Paul’s defense.
Recent Team Forms
San Antonio Spurs (7-3 in last 10 games): Averaging 116.9 PPG while allowing 111.9. They’ve won three of four, including a 116-106 home victory over OKC on Feb. 4 (Johnson: 25 PTS) and 112-103 vs. Orlando on Feb. 1 (Wembanyama: 22 PTS, 14 REB). Road form: 6-4 in last 10 away.
Dallas Mavericks (3-7 in last 10 games): Averaging 113.8 PPG while allowing 116.5. They’ve lost five straight, including 110-100 vs. Boston on Feb. 3 (Flagg: 36 PTS) and 111-107 at Houston on Jan. 31. Home form: 1-4 in last five at American Airlines Center, on a four-game home skid.
Series History
The Spurs lead the all-time regular season series 117-87.
In recent matchups, San Antonio has won the last two, including a 125-92 blowout on Oct. 22, 2025. Over the last 10 head-to-heads, it’s Spurs 6-4, with San Antonio 7-3 in the last 10 in Dallas.
Betting Trends
Spread (ATS): Spurs 26-24 ATS overall, 12-13 on road; they’ve covered in 5 of last 7 as favorites. Mavericks 20-30 ATS, 10-17 at home, 3-2 ATS in last 5 despite 1-4 straight up.
Over/Under: Over has hit in 6 of Spurs’ last 10 and 7 of Mavericks’ last 10; series averages 231 PPG in last 10 meetings.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 6.5
Dallas Mavericks 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 4, 2026
