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San Antonio Defeats New Orleans 126-119 - Recap
De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points leading the Spurs to a 126-119 victory over New Orleans at Frost Bank Center on Saturday.
The Spurs earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 224.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Victor Wembanyama had 18 points for San Antonio and Devin Vassell chipped in with 16 points. Stephon Castle had 14 assists for the Spurs, while Victor Wembanyama was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
New Orleans got 41 points from Trey Murphy III in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jeremiah Fears. Derik Queen contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Trey Murphy III had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed San Antonio were victorious, as the score was 66-58 at the break.
The rebound battle favored San Antonio as they grabbed 43 boards, while New Orleans only had 40
San Antonio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bulls. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Phoenix.