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With Wembanyama out for San Antonio, Pelicans extend Spurs’ skid to 14 games

With Jonas Valanciunas asserting himself near the basket and Trey Murphy hitting timely 3-pointers in his first appearance of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans didn't need big games from usual top scorers Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. It also helped that their opponent was the reeling San Antonio Spurs, who haven't won a game in weeks and were without top overall draft choice Victor Wembanyama. Valanciunas had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Murphy hit four second-half 3s to fini...

Jonas Valanciunas had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Trey Murphy scored 18 points in his first appearance this season and the New Orleans Pelicans beat San Antonio 121-106 on Friday night to send the Spurs to their 14th straight loss.