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The standard knowledge is that the Spurs ought to have a straightforward time with the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit on the backside of the Western Convention standings and are tied for the second worst file within the league with the Indiana Pacers, only one win forward of the cellar-dwelling Wizards. The reality is that the Pelicans are a gifted workforce and have a lot of the roster out there for tonight’s sport. Zion Williamson is an enigma wrapped in a thriller wrapped in a beignet, however when he performs, he can do superb stuff. Williamson, Saddiq Bey, and Trey Murphy III mixed for 94 factors in a 133-127 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday evening, they usually’re all out there tonight. In addition they have a spectacular pair of rookies in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen who’re already making waves. It is a workforce that may beat the Spurs in the event that they play to the extent of the competitors as they’ve typically completed in 2026. The Spurs are presently a half sport forward of the Nuggets for second place within the west, and Denver might take second in the event that they beat the Grizzlies at the moment and the Spurs can’t deal with New Orleans. [UPDATE: Nuggets/Grizzlies game has been postponed]
The excellent news For the Spurs is the return of Devin Vassell, who has been out of the lineup for the final 13 video games (looks as if perpetually) will likely be returning at the moment, though on a minutes restriction. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see how a lot his taking pictures and defensive exercise open up the sport for the Silver and Black. I believe having one other shot creation menace on the perimeter ought to open up the paint for Steph Citadel and De’Aaron Fox, and supply extra space for Dylan Harper to freewheel and create offense. After tonight, the Spurs have a couple of days off earlier than they return to Houston for a rematch in opposition to the Rockets, who defeated the Spurs with a potent fourth quarter comeback earlier this week, and it will likely be attention-grabbing to see what changes Mitch Johnson will put in place for the rematch. The return of Vassell needs to be useful because the Spurs attempt to take the lead within the season collection on Wednesday evening.
San Antonio is in the midst of an ice storm so when you’re going to the sport, drive fastidiously and permit loads of further time to get to your vacation spot. For those who don’t should journey, keep residence and keep heat. Keep secure, everybody, and GO SPURS GO!!
I often attempt to say one thing humorous right here, however with the whole lot happening, I simply don’t have it in me. Please treasure they ones you’re keen on and be secure. Maintain love in your coronary heart and deal with the folks round you.
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans PelicansJanuary 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM CT Streaming: NBA League PassTV: FanDuel SouthwestReminder: It’s in opposition to website coverage to put up hyperlinks to unlawful streams within the feedback.
