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Mavs at Spurs Preview: Wemby Vs. 'Dangerous' Dallas Combo
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The Dallas Mavs head to San Antonio to take on the San Antonio Spurs in a nationally televised Texas trip on Wednesday as the Spurs look to repeat their early-season success against the Mavs.
And what will the Spurs be greeted by? Their first look at the present and future of your Dallas Mavericks.
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Stephon Castle told the San Antonio Express-News of Irving and Flagg ...
"You add those two guys, it makes them a lot more dangerous."
The future? Flagg, who was the 19-year-old No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and winner of the Rookie of the Year award, looks to mold all of that into a All-Star career.
And the present? The combo setup with Irving, 34, has been key to having helped Dallas to a surprising 4-3 start to the regular season.
"There's a lot of moments when we realize we can help each other more," stated Flagg, who is averaging 26.8 points this season. "There's been a lot of learning experiences. But there's more and more we can do and alleviate some pressure and make it easier for one another."
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Irving and Flagg both sat out for Dallas in their last matchup with San Antonio, which obviously made that Spurs 16-point win that much easier.
But on Wednesday, both Flagg and Irving are slated in the lineup.
Dallas' goal, short-term and long-term? To have Flagg and Irving counter Victor Wembanyama's full court dominance.
Keep in mind the Spurs are on a five-game win streak, another factor making them a scary opponent.
While it may be a bit early to issue rave reviews for Mavericks coach Dusty May. he is earning praise for his early work with this club, which without Irving last year was just a 26-game winner.
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So what does Dusty think of the Flagg/Irving-led bunch, and what he has seen as the two stars begin to potentially shine together?
"We look like a team," May stated.
As the Mavs head to the Spurs home court on Wednesday, they will need all of that and more to beat the recent NBA Finals Spurs team.
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WHO: The Dallas Mavs (4-3) at the San Antonio Spurs (5-2).
WHERE: Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
WHEN: Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. CT.
MEDIA: ESPN on national TV and 105.3 The Fan and 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish) on the radio.
ODDS: The Spurs are favored by 12.5 points.
