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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs GAMEDAY Preview: Victor Wembanyama Debut - How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs open the season against the Dallas Mavericks. Here's everything you need to know.
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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs GAMEDAY Preview: Victor Wembanyama Debut - How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs GAMEDAY Preview: Victor Wembanyama Debut - How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report

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At long last, the San Antonio Spurs offseason is over and Victor Wembanyama is officially set to make his debut tonight when the Dallas Mavericks come to the Frost Bank Center.

The anticipation is a long time coming for the Spurs, who drafted Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick just four months ago. In some ways, it feels like Wemby fever has been here for a long time, but in reality, he's yet to play an official game for the Spurs. That changes tonight.

The Spurs have a big test in their first game against their Lone Star State rival Mavericks, who look to begin their first full season with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the backcourt. However, the Spurs may not see them together for the season opener as Doncic is questionable to play with a calf strain.

With or without Doncic, the Spurs are expected to draw a Mavs team hungry to prove themselves after missing the postseason entirely last April.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's season opener ...

Mavericks vs. Spurs Broadcast Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Oct. 25
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Radio: WOAI/KXTN
  • Live Stream: ESPN+
  • Betting Odds: Spurs (+3.5)

Mavericks vs. Spurs Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks

  • PG Jaden Hardy (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • PG Luka Doncic (QUESTIONABLE - calf)

San Antonio Spurs

  • PG Devonte' Graham (OUT - suspension)
  • C Zach Collins (QUESTIONABLE - non-covid illness)

Mavericks vs. Spurs Projected Starting Lineup

Dallas Mavericks

  • PG Luka Doncic
  • SG Kyrie Irving
  • SF Josh Green
  • PF Grant Williams
  • C Dereck Lively II

San Antonio Spurs

  • PG Jeremy Sochan
  • SG Devin Vassell
  • SF Keldon Johnson
  • PF Victor Wembanyama
  • C Zach Collins
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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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