Trey Murphy’s Hot Shooting Week Not Enough for Pelicans Against Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans' winning streak ended Saturday night despite another stellar performance from Trey Murphy. After back-to-back victories earlier in the week, the Pelicans fell 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
Game Highlights
- Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41 points, surpassing his previous season-high of 24 points, also set against the Spurs in the Pelicans' home opener.
- Murphy made 15 of 22 field goals, including 5 of 11 from three-point range, and pulled down nine rebounds.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs and proved unstoppable throughout the game.
Coach's Comments
“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.”
Key Matchups
- San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell handled the ball against Trey Murphy in the first half.
- Spurs guard Stephon Castle drove against Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears.
- Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was guarded closely by Pelicans forward Kevon Looney.
The Pelicans struggled to contain Wembanyama, which played a major role in their inability to secure a third straight win.
Summary
Trey Murphy’s individual excellence highlighted a tough night for the Pelicans, whose defense couldn’t contain San Antonio’s star players, ending their short winning streak.
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