VDub made a significant impact in his return, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. His presence was crucial as the Spurs had gone 0-2 in his absence. Rookie guard Stephon Castle also had a standout performance, contributing 22 points to the team's effort.
The win brings the Spurs to a 12-12 record, placing them in the 11th spot in the highly competitive Western Conference. They are now just a half game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the last play-in tournament spot and only two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the 6th seed.
In another notable achievement, Chris Paul moved into second place all-time in assists during the game. With 10 assists against the Pelicans, Paul now has 12,099 career assists, trailing only John Stockton's record of 15,806.
Top Performers:
- Victor Wembanyama: 25 points, 10 rebounds
- Stephon Castle: 22 points
- Chris Paul: 10 assists
Upcoming Games:
- Friday, Dec 13 @ Portland Trail Blazers, 9 PM
- Sunday, Dec 15 vs Minnesota Timberwolves, 6 PM
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