In the NBA regular season game on December 18, the Pelicans defeated the Spurs by a score of 146-110 to win four in a row. The Pelicans showed great offensive efficiency and teamwork in this game, while the Spurs still seem to be struggling on the road to rebuilding.
The Pelicans' performance has been eye-catching, especially with the three core players of McCollum, Ingram and Zion. McCollum shot 10-of-15 from the field, including 6-of-7 from three-point range, scoring 29 points in an efficient manner. His shooting touch and pace of play were perfect, putting a lot of pressure on the Spurs' defense. Ingram was also outstanding, scoring 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting while also diching out four assists. His all-round performance and ability to score in key moments once again proved that he is an indispensable part of the Pelicans.
Although Zion didn't score much, his 15 points and 8 rebounds were enough to show his dominance on the inside. What's more, he also contributed 3 assists and 2 steals, showing a very high level on both ends of the floor. The outstanding performance of these three players is undoubtedly the key to the Pelicans' big victory.
In addition to these three core players, the rest of the Pelicans team members also performed well. Alvarado and Murphy scored 16 and 14 points, respectively, and their outside shooting caused the Spurs a lot of problems. Valanciunas topped the inside and had a big double-double of 15 points and 16 rebounds. The team shot 55 from the field6%, and the three-point shot reached a staggering 524%, such offensive firepower is difficult for the Spurs to parry.
Although the Spurs lost the game, Wembanyama's performance was commendable. He had a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds, along with four assists and four blocks. He showed great strength on both offensive and defensive ends. However, basketball is a team sport, and no matter how good Wembanyama is, it is difficult to hold up a team on his own. The Spurs' overall state in this game was sluggish, especially the dismal shooting percentage, which also made Wembanyama's efforts seem futile.
Against a strong Pelicans, the Spurs' defensive performance in the game was ineffective. He scored 33 points in the first quarter and trailed by 10 points at halftimeIn the second half, there was a rout, losing by 17 points in the third quarter. The Spurs had little to do in the game and had no choice but to accept the defeat.
After this game, the Spurs' record came to a dismal 4-21. This once glorious team is now going further and further on the road of rottenness, which makes people lament the ruthlessness of the years and the cruelty of competitive sports. The Pelicans, on the other hand, further cemented their position in the Western Conference with this victory, and their team strength and outstanding individual performances made the future of this team look forward to the future.
In this one-sided game, the Pelicans showed their strong offensive firepower and teamwork. The Spurs, on the other hand, are in dire need of adjustment, defensive intensity, and a new way to win. For Spurs fans, this game was undoubtedly a heavy blow;But for neutral fans, the game was a visual feast for the Pelicans' strength and potential.
In short, this game once again proved that basketball is a team sport, and no matter how strong one person is, it is difficult to resist a united team. Hopefully, the Spurs can get out of the slump and regain their glory as soon as possibleAt the same time, we also hope that the Pelicans can continue to maintain this form in future games and bring more exciting games and memories to fans.