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Spurs end losing streak with Wembanyama`s return, defeating Pelicans 108-102 in a thrilling matchup.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 at Smoothie King Center, ending their two-game losing streak. Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return, contributing a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds, along with 5 blocks that highlighted his defensive skills. Keldon Johnson also played a crucial role, adding 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Devin Vassell supported the effort with 18 points.

For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson led the scoring with 30 points and 9 rebounds, but his efforts fell short. CJ McCollum added 24 points and 7 assists, yet the team could not secure the win. This victory improves the Spurs` record to 25-31, positioning them in 12th place in the Western Conference standings, still outside the play-in tournament spots but showing signs of improvement.

The game attracted a solid crowd of 16,521 fans, and with this win, the Spurs now lead the season series against the Pelicans 2-1, with one more matchup scheduled later in the season. The Spurs will look to build on this momentum in their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 28.

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