The Spurs returned from the All-Star break hoping to end their 14-game losing streak against the Dallas Mavericks, but they had no such luck. After a relatively competitive game in which the Spurs remained within striking distance for the first three quarters, the Mavs exploded from three in the fourth quarter, hitting nine of their 22 makes, and turned a nine-point lead into a 142-116 blowout.
Malaki Branham led the Spurs with 23 efficient points, plus 5 assists, and Keldon Johnson scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Luka Doncic led eight Mavs in double figures with 28 points, 11 of which came from the free throw line.