In a matchup featuring multiple No. 1 picks on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Dallas Mavericks open their season against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
This NBA game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DirecTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DirecTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
The No. 1 pick of the 2025 Draft and the No. 1 pick of the 2012 Draft are both on the Mavericks and waiting for the No. 1 pick of the 2011 Draft to get healthy. In simpler terms, Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis will be sharing the floor on Wednesday for the home team in Dallas, but they are also awaiting for Kyrie Irving to possibly return from a torn ACL later this season.
On the other side of the court is Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in 2023, who is expected to make a leap this season and establish himself as one of the top 10 if not top five players in the league. His second season was cut short at 46 games due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. But he is back now and set to lead the Spurs in the first season since coach Gregg Popovich has retired.
Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
When: Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 9:30 p.m. EDT
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
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