Trey Murphy's Hot Shooting Night Not Enough for Pelicans Against Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans' forward Trey Murphy delivered one of his best career performances, scoring 41 points to tie his career-high during an NBA game on Saturday night. Despite his strong showing, the Pelicans fell 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Game Highlights
- Murphy made 15 of 22 field goals, including 5 of 11 from beyond the arc (3-pointers).
- He also contributed nine rebounds to his team's effort.
- This came after Murphy’s previous season-high of 24 points against the same Spurs in the Pelicans’ home opener.
Team Performance
The Pelicans hoped to extend their winning streak to three games after victories on Tuesday and Wednesday but were unable to contain San Antonio’s star player Victor Wembanyama.
“It was great and we needed it from him,” said Pelicans coach Willie Green. “He scored on every level tonight. He got to the free-throw line. He rebounded the ball well, something that we’ve been talking about.”
Key Players
- San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell actively pressured the Pelicans’ offense.
- Spurs guard Stephon Castle drove aggressively against Pelicans’ guard Jeremiah Fears.
- San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama effectively passed the ball while defended by Kevon Looney.
Summary
Trey Murphy’s impressive scoring effort was not enough to help the Pelicans continue their winning run, as the Spurs dominated to secure the win behind strong team play and Wembanyama’s impact.
Author's summary: Trey Murphy's career-high scoring showcased his talent, but the Pelicans fell short against the Spurs despite his standout night and key team efforts.