The Dallas Mavericks play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The teams met less than 24 hours earlier, when the Spurs defeated Dallas 135–123.San Antonio enters the game in strong form and holds one of the top records in the Western Conference. Dallas has lost six in a row and is dealing with a string of injuries that have decimated its rotation. Player availability is again expected to play a major role in this matchup.
dallas mavericks injury report vs. San Antonio Spurs (February 7, 2026)
The Dallas Mavericks are short-handed, especially in the frontcourt.Outside • Kyrie Irving (PG) — Recovering from left knee surgery and hasn’t played since early January. • Derek Lively II (C) – Out for the season after right foot surgery, leaving Dwight Powell and Daniel Gafford to handle the majority of minutes at center.Suspicious • Khris Middleton (SF) – Listed as questionable due to trade-pending status and is not expected to play. • Ryan Nembhard (PG) – Two-way guard is questionable, depth behind D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams is limited.suspicious/game-time • Marvin Bagley III (PF/C) – Not injury related; The situation appears to be tied to roster decisions. • Brandon Williams (PG) — Likely to suffer a right lower leg injury, but may see limited minutes.Dallas lacks depth at guard and center, which could be a problem against Victor Wembanyama and possibly De’Aaron Fox.
san antonio spurs injury report vs. Dallas Mavericks (February 7, 2026)
The San Antonio Spurs are in better health but some players are still being monitored.Outside • Lindy Waters III (SF) – A knee injury is expected to keep him out until early February.Suspicious • De’Aaron Fox (PG) — Dealing with mid-back soreness. If he plays, his minutes can be managed. • Jeremy Sochan (SF/PF) – Has a quadriceps strain that could impact San Antonio’s defense. • Luke Cornet (C) – Listed with ankle and foot problems. If unavailable, the Spurs could rely more on a smaller lineup with Wembanyayama.Victor Wembanyama, Fox and Devin Vassell remain the core of the rotation, and San Antonio is favored entering the game.
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Recent meetings and season references
Dallas and San Antonio have already played twice in 2026, with the Spurs winning both games by double digits.February 5, 2026 – Spurs 135, Mavericks 123 • Victor Wembanyama: 29 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks. • Cooper Flagg: 32 points, his fourth consecutive 30-point game. • San Antonio shot 47.2% from the field and 40.5% from three. Dallas committed 15 turnovers.
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Season Snapshot
• The Spurs lead the series 2-0. • San Antonio is 35-17 (second in the West). • Dallas is 19-32 (12th).This is the third meeting between the teams this season and the second on consecutive nights.
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Team Stats Comparison
| metric | dallas mavericks | San Antonio Spurs |
| record | 19-32 (.373) | 35-17 (.673) |
| Offensive Rating (Approximate) | nearby 112-113 (below league average) | nearby 118-119 (top-10 crimes) |
| Defensive Rating (Approx) | Roughly speaking 117-118 (lower level defense) | Roughly speaking 112-113 (top-10 defense) |
| motion | Little above league average | Little above league average |
| three point % | ~34-35% (league-average) | ~37-38% (elite volume and efficiency) |
San Antonio has been more efficient on both ends of the floor. Dallas has struggled defensively and hasn’t found consistent bench scoring without Irving and Lively.
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Players to Watch (February 7, 2026)
spurs • Victor Wembanyama – Averaged nearly 24 points, 11 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. He made an impact on both ends in the last game. • De’Aaron Fox – Averaged about 19-20 points and 6-7 assists when healthy. His speed can put pressure on defenses. • Devin Vassell – Scores about 14-15 points per game and continues to be a reliable outside shooter.Mavericks • Cooper Flagg – Averaged about 22-24 points, 7-8 rebounds and 3-4 assists. He has scored at least 30 points in four consecutive games. • PJ Washington – Posted around 15-16 points and 8 rebounds while handling major defensive duties. • D’Angelo Russell – Contributed around 11-12 points and 5-6 assists, but can be a target defensively.
What the Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs game could decide
If Fox plays, San Antonio’s offense gains another primary ball handler and becomes harder to defend. If he doesn’t, the Spurs may rely more on Wembanyama in half-court sets and Stephen Cassel to help generate offense.Dallas will need strong scoring from Cooper Flagg and support from players like Najee Marshall. Maintaining San Antonio’s offense requires multiple players to make shots.
why this game matters
For Dallas, this game is another chance to measure progress against a team near the top of the conference. For San Antonio, this is an opportunity to maintain their position and continue a strong run of play.With Dallas battling injuries and San Antonio monitoring some key players, the February 7 matchup reflects the current gap between the teams and where they stand this season.