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The Spurs lost to the Pelicans 109-103, with Vassell scoring 20 points and Fox`s defensive prowess shining through.

The San Antonio Spurs faced a tough defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans, losing 109-103 at the Smoothie King Center. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with an impressive 24 points, while Zion Williamson added 18 points and 6 rebounds to secure the win. For the Spurs, Devin Vassell emerged as the top scorer with 20 points, followed closely by Harrison Barnes with 15 points. Veteran Chris Paul contributed significantly with 10 assists, but the Spurs struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 29.5% (13-44) on three-pointers.

Defensively, De`Aaron Fox showcased his skills with 6 steals, but it wasn`t enough to turn the tide. The Pelicans dominated the boards, outrebounding the Spurs 54-45, with Kelly Olynyk grabbing 12 rebounds. The game attracted a crowd of 16,767 fans, who witnessed a competitive matchup. This loss drops the Spurs to a 24-32 record in the Western Conference standings.

In injury news, Victor Wembanyama`s participation in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 tournament for Team France remains uncertain due to his ongoing battle with blood clots. The Spurs will look to bounce back in their next game against the Houston Rockets, who currently hold a 36-22 record.

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