Trey Murphy's Strong Performance Not Enough in Pelicans' Loss to Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans could not extend their winning streak to three games after falling to the San Antonio Spurs 126-119 at Frost Bank Center on Saturday night. Despite Trey Murphy’s impressive scoring effort, the Pelicans were unable to contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
Key Moments from the Game
- Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 points, surpassing his previous season high of 24 points set against the Spurs in the Pelicans’ home opener.
- Murphy made 15 of 22 shots, including 5 of 11 from beyond the arc, and pulled down nine rebounds.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs, significantly impacting both offense and defense.
Coach’s Remarks
“It was great and we needed it from him," said Pelicans coach Willie Green. "He scored on every level tonight. He got to the free-throw line. He rebounded the ball well, something that we’ve been talking about.”
Game Highlights
- Devin Vassell passed against Trey Murphy in the first half.
- Spurs guard Stephon Castle drove against Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears.
- Spurs center Victor Wembanyama looked to pass under tight defense from Kevon Looney.
The Pelicans, coming off back-to-back wins earlier in the week, struggled to maintain momentum against a competitive Spurs squad led by Wembanyama.
Summary: Trey Murphy’s career-high 41 points demonstrated his growth, yet the Pelicans fell short against a dominant Spurs team led by Victor Wembanyama.
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