Spurs Secure Victory Over Pelicans Despite Injury Challenges
San Antonio Spurs overcome a series of injuries to key players, snapping a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought win.
- Victor Wembanyama returned to action after missing two games with lower back soreness, contributing 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks despite briefly leaving the game for treatment.
- Zach Collins and Keldon Johnson exited the game early due to injuries, with Collins sustaining a lower back injury and Johnson suffering a left calf strain.
- Rookie Stephon Castle impressed with 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists, returning to the game after a shoulder injury scare in the first half.
- Charles Bassey stepped up in Collins' absence, delivering a career-high-tying 16 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks in just 18 minutes of play.
- The Spurs capitalized on a weakened Pelicans roster, missing key players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, to secure a morale-boosting win and end their losing streak.