Coming out of their victory against the Lakers, synonymous with the end of their losing streak, the Spurs were not able to continue in the face of Pelicanswho simply crushed them in Texas: 146-110!
Led by Brandon Ingram And CJ McCollum (55 points between them), as well as the good work of the duo Zion Williamson – Jonas Valanciunas under the circle (30 points and 24 rebounds in total), the players of New Orleans very quickly cracked San Antonio in this part, having a lead of around fifteen points in the first period, before making the difference for good after the break.
This now makes four consecutive victories for the Pelicans, who incidentally move back into the Top 8 in the West, while the Spurs remain last in this same conference. Despite the new double-double of Victor Wembanyama : 17 points and 13 rebounds, but also 4 blocks and 4 assists.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– New Orleans blew up San Antonio. There were certainly several classes of difference between the Pelicans and the Spurs this evening, as the match was one-sided. In front by around fifteen points after one quarter, thanks to a fiery 3-point skill and a great domination of the rebound, the teammates of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum then flirted with the +20 mark, before see the Texans come back under 10 points at the start of the second half. Moment chosen by the Ingram/McCollum duo, but also Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas, to step on the accelerator and put their opponents at -30. Game over.
– New double-double for Victor Wembanyama. By achieving an 8th consecutive double-double, “Wemby” now holds the longest streak in this regard for a “teenager” in the NBA (= player 19 years old or younger). He does better than Dwight Howard, who stopped at 7 double-doubles in a row in 2005. Almost the only thing to remember from the Frenchman's meeting, one of the few to struggle in attack and defense for the Spurs.
– Tony Parker in the spotlight. At halftime of the match, the Frenchman was honored by the Spurs for his entry into the Hall of Fame, which occurred last summer. The opportunity for him to speak in front of his former audience and to observe, four years later, his jersey once again climbing to the ceiling of the Frost Bank Center. A nice moment for “TP”, which will once again be celebrated in a few months, but with the French team.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
