While the Spurs have been struggling for a while, consecutive losses to the Pelicans hurt the Spurs as they strive for the NBA Play-in.
The Spurs were led by Devin Vassell, who seems to have ended his slump with a 20-point outing. The Spurs shot only 29.5 percent from 3-point range and were outrebounded by five boards. It's very clear that they could use a 7-4 sharpshooter, but they will have to wait until next season.
With the fifth-year guard mired in a shooting slump, interim coach Mitch Johnson wants him to keep putting them up and stop pressing so much.
The unofficial midpoint to the season is here, how did Devin Vassell play for the San Antonio Spurs in the first half?
Trying to get things on track without Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Mitch Johnson and the Spurs fall to the struggling Pelicans.
SAN ANTONIO — On their Rodeo Trip, the San Antonio Spurs lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 109-103. The Spurs are now 3-7 on the extended road trip. De'Aaron Fox finished with 15 points and three rebounds. Keldon Johnson finished with 11 points. Chris Paul had 12 and 10 assists.
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103 on Tuesday night.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103, on Tuesday night (Feb. 25). The Pelicans overcame a 19-point deficit in the first half, despite shooting 7 of 31 from 3-point range for the game.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs.