San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports for Oct. 24 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks meet at the same stage again nearly one year later, locking horns for their season openers against each other. The Spurs and Mavericks opened their 2023-24 season on Oct. 25, 2023. That game was as exciting as it could get, with Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama going toe-to-toe.

Doncic came out on top with a 33-point triple-double to guide Dallas to a 126-119 win. Wembanyama scored 15 points and grabbed five rebounds on 6 of 9 shots. Wembanyama enters this contest with some experience, while Doncic, 25, is nearing his prime. It could be another close contest between the division rivals if these two stars live up to the billing in their first head-to-head of the year.

The Mavericks seem stronger on paper this year after adding Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall to their roster. Meanwhile, the Spurs addressed one of their biggest needs by adding experience.

They signed Chris Paul as the team's lead point guard and brought in veteran wing Harrison Barnes. Wembanyama seems to have the perfect partner to execute a small-big punch with Paul, which could elevate his impact.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports for Oct. 24

Spurs injury report

Devin Vassell is the only player on the Spurs' injury report. He's out citing a stress reaction surgery on his right foot's third metatarsal head.

Player	Status	Injury
Devin Vassell	Out	Right third metatarsal head; Stress reaction surgery

Mavericks injury report

Dallas will be without Kessler Edwards, Dante Exum and Brandon Williams. Edwards and Williams are with the G League team, while Exum is out as he's recovering from a right wrist surgery.

Player	Status	Injury
Kessler Edwards	Out	G League, Two-way
Dante Exum	Out	Right wrist; Surgery
Brandon Williams	Out	G League, Two-way

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How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks season opener?

TNT will nationally televise the San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks season opener. NBA League Pass will be an online streaming option for interested viewers. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center, the Mavericks' homecourt.

The Mavericks are -8.5-point favorites to win the contest with a -345 money line. Homecourt advantage and the label of being the reigning Western Conference champion favor Dallas heavily to win this game. The Spurs have improved significantly from last year, but it likely won't be enough to script an upset against the home team.