Wembanyama scored 40 points, and Cooper Flagg debuted with a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.

In the Spurs' regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks, Wembanyama simply eviscerated his competition. He went into volcano mode and spewed 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field, 15 rebounds, and three blocked shots. The French native also provided several highlight reel-worthy plays that made fans drop their jaws in disbelief.

Victor Wembanyama's highlight reel from opening day included a dominant dunk over the Mavericks' Anthony Davis.

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) Friday evening. Tip from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

While Victor Wembanyama has wowed, the Spurs center explained his brilliance following a Spurs win vs the Mavericks in the season opener.

During an appearance on Thursday's edition of ESPN's "First Take," former player and current analyst Jay Williams had nothing but high praise for Wembanyama after his stellar showing against the Mavericks.

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, had 15 rebounds, and committed zero turnovers in the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Colin Cowherd asks if the league is about to be dominated by Wemby ahead of the 2025/26 NBA season.