On December 18, Beijing time, the NBA regular season started a wonderful matchup, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 146-110, and the Pelicans won four consecutive victories. It was a game full of excitement and exciting moments, with impressive performances from both teams.
At the start of the game, Spurs put in a great performance to take a 6-0 lead. However, the Pelicans were undeterred, and they quickly fought back, not only erasing the score, but also leading the Spurs by 17 points at one point. The Pelicans' Ingram was the team's leading scorer with 11 points, including three three-pointers. His stellar performance allowed the Pelicans to end the first quarter with a 33-20 lead.
Heading into the second quarter, the Spurs' performance began to slip, and the Pelicans took the opportunity to extend their lead. The Spurs' Osman stood out, scoring 11 points, including one three-pointer. However, that didn't change the course of the game. The Pelicans' offense remained efficient, extending the margin to 20 points. At halftime, the Pelicans led 61-51.
At the start of the third quarter, the Spurs tried to close the gap and chase the score to 54-61. However, the Pelicans' offense remained strong, with a wave of offensive play extending the margin to 27 points. Although the Spurs closed the gap again late in the quarter, the Pelicans still led by a wide margin of 105-78.
In the fourth quarter, the Pelicans' offense was still efficient, and at one point the margin was extended to 40 points. The Spurs' Champoney played well, scoring 15 points, including five three-pointers. However, this did not change the outcome of the match. In the end, the Pelicans won 146-110.
This game showcased the Pelicans' strong strength and excellent teamwork ability. They defended tightly, attacked fluidly and worked well together. At the same time, Spurs also showed good strength, but their performance was not consistent in key moments.
Valanciunas was one of the Pelicans' leading scorers, with 15 points and 16 rebounds and three assists. His interior dominance and rebounding ability have helped the team a lot. Wembanyama also had a great performance, with 17 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. His scoring ability and rebounding protection contributed a lot to the team's victory.
On the Spurs side, although they started the game well, they were not consistent enough in the latter part of the game. Although there were players who performed well, such as Osman and Chanpenny, the overall performance was not balanced. This also led to their inability to turn the tide in the latter stages of the game.
Overall, it was a good matchup. Both teams have shown great strength and teamwork. However, the Pelicans' stellar performance and consistent play allowed them to emerge victorious. This game not only showcased the strength and skill of the players, but also the charm of basketball and the power of teamwork.