Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) knocks the ball away from San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Whenever the Spurs’ prized big man, Victor Wembanyama, tried to impose himself on the Mavs, their defense smothered his efforts, showcasing a

The Spurs kept pace for most of the game despite a poor performance from Victor Wembanyama but eventually collapsed against a stronger opponent.