Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points to guide the San Antonio Spurs to their first win of the NBA season, while Devin Booker delivered a 43-point performance to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Golden State Warriors.

The Spurs defeated the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, ending their winless start after both teams played on consecutive nights.

Wembanyama contributed seven rebounds and four blocks, while rookie Dylan Harper added 22 points. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle scored 19 points apiece as San Antonio produced a balanced offensive performance.

Dallas fought back in the third quarter, scoring 22 of the next 29 points to briefly take an 85-84 lead. However, late three-pointers from Castle and Wembanyama helped the Spurs regain control, entering the final quarter ahead 92-89 before pulling away for the victory.

Rookie Sergio De Larrea led Dallas with 21 points.

Joel Embiid recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 at home.

The performance marked Embiid’s 10th career triple-double and helped Philadelphia maintain its unbeaten start, improving to 3-0. Tyrese Maxey contributed 26 points, while VJ Edgecombe finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Philadelphia took control late in the third quarter with a 15-5 scoring run, creating separation before the final period. Milwaukee briefly threatened a comeback but could not overcome the deficit, falling to 0-3 despite eight players reaching double figures. Jaime Jaquez Jr led the Bucks with 21 points.

In Phoenix, Devin Booker scored 43 points, alongside seven rebounds and seven assists, as the Suns defeated Golden State 131-122.

The victory also set a franchise record for points in a home opener, according to the report. Miles Bridges added 16 points, while Dillon Brooks contributed 15.

Golden State, missing Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green and reserve Al Horford, remained competitive behind rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s 26 points and De’Anthony Melton’s 25.

The Warriors briefly took the lead in the third quarter after a 12-0 run, but Booker’s four-point play helped Phoenix restore its advantage. The Suns maintained control in the final period to secure the win.

The three games highlighted strong individual performances, emerging rookie contributions and the early-season challenges facing teams dealing with injuries.

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