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De'Aaron Fox Scores 24 in Return as Spurs Top Pelicans to Reach 7-2

The move restores a lead creator beside Victor Wembanyama during Dylan Harper’s multi-week absence.

Overview

  • Returning from a right hamstring strain, De’Aaron Fox started against New Orleans and hit a go-ahead jumper with 29.4 seconds left in a 126-119 win.
  • Fox led San Antonio with 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting to cap his season debut, which the team had officially listed as available before tipoff.
  • The Spurs placed eight players in double figures and totaled 31 assists, improving to 7-2 with a second straight victory.
  • Victor Wembanyama posted 18 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, while Stephon Castle added 14 points and 14 assists as their minutes were staggered with Fox.
  • Julian Champagnie moved to a bench role and scored 14, and the team begins a longer runway for the Fox–Wembanyama partnership as rookie Dylan Harper recovers from a left calf strain.