Overview
- The No. 2 pick overcame early miscues—including missed shots, a turnover and a carrying call—to finish with 15 points on 7-of-14 shooting in his first regular-season action.
- San Antonio opened the season with a dominant road win in Dallas, pulling away 125-92.
- No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg went scoreless before halftime and closed with a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in the Mavericks’ loss.
- Coach Mitch Johnson described Harper as mature for his age and said the priority for the debut was that he enjoy the experience.
- Jeremy Sochan did not reach an extension before the deadline, missed the opener with a calf strain, and remains viewed as integral by the staff as the Spurs head to New Orleans on Friday.