San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are currently 4th in the Southwest division and 11th in the Western Conference. Their record this season is 11-12 after their recent loss against the Sacramento Kings. In their past five games, the San Antonio Spurs have lost four and won one game. 

Against the Kings, Victor Wembanyama scored 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 for their fifth win in six games. The Spurs are currently on a three-game losing streak. 

In their recent game, the San Antonio Spurs lost against the Sacramento Kings by 27 points 113-140. Spur’s Julian Champagnie had six three-pointers in scoring 30 points, both career highs. 

The Spurs were without their star Wembanyama who missed his second straight game with a sore lower back and guard Devin Vassell sat out for injury management of a bruised knee. The San Antonio Spurs have allowed 100 points through three quarters for the second straight game.

The San Antonio Spurs have been averaging 110.9 points per game, 44.5 rebounds and 28.0 assists per game this season. Victor Wembanyama leads their offensive scoreboard averaging 23.5 points and Chris Paul with 8.3 assists per game. In defence, Victor Wembanyama averages 10.4 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game. Chirs Paul with 1.4 steals per game.

Offensively, they rely heavily on their young star Victor Wembanyama, whose versatility and ability to impact the game on both ends remain their bright spot. Their three-point efficiency averages 34.7%, though they show flashes of brilliance in transition play and ball movement. 

The team averages 28 assists per game, reflecting an emphasis on sharing the ball, but struggles with turnovers 14.3. They average 45.5% field goals and convert 79.9% form the free throw line. Defensively, their rebounding performance is also inconsistent averaging 44.5, often giving opponents second-chance opportunities. They average 6.3 blocks and 7.7 steals, showing some defensive ability.

Key players include Wembanyama who continues to be the centerpiece of the Spurs rebuild, showcasing his potential as a dominant two-way player. Supporting players like Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson provide scoring depth, but their inconsistency poses challenges. Injuries have also been a concern; if any starting lineup regulars are sidelined, players like Jeremy Sochan and Malaki Branham are likely to see increased minutes.

Injury- Tre Jones (shoulder), Victor Wembanyama (lower back soreness), Devin Vassell (day-to-day).

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently 5th in the Southwest division and 14th in the Western Conference. Their record this season is 5-18 after their recent win against the Phoenix Suns. The Pelicans have won five games out of 23 played this season. 

They lost all three games in their recent road trip. In their recent game, Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker’s last second shot, as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns. 

The Pelicans looked far more competitive than they have as they had five of the top six players in their rotation on the court for the first time since late October.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been averaging 104.3 points per game, 43.4 rebounds and 23.7 assists per game this season. Brandon Ingram leads their offense scoreboard averaging 23.2 points 5.3 assists per game. In defence, Yves Missi averages 8.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Brandon Boston Jr with 1.5 steals per game.

Offensively, they average 104.3 points per game. Their shooting efficiency is low, with a 32.8% success rate from beyond the arc and 43.6% overall field goal accuracy. They have been averaging 23.7 assists, showing some playmaking abilities. 

Defensively, the team emphasizes contesting shots and forcing turnovers but has struggled with consistent defensive rebounding, leaving gaps for opponents to exploit. They average 43.4 rebounds, 5.3 blocks and 9.2 steals per game. With Brandon Ingram leading in scoring and playmaking, the team will need to focus on improving both offensive execution and defensive consistency to remain competitive.

Key players to watch include Williamson and Ingram who remain the core of the Pelicans team. McCollum adds perimeter shooting and veteran leadership. Yves Missi continues to anchor the paint.

Injury- Zion Williamson, Jose Alvardo, Jordan Hawkins, Daniel Theis, Karlo Matkovic.

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San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis

The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the New Orleans Pelicans at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs hold a 11-12 record, while the Pelicans are struggling at 5-18.

The Spurs are aiming to rebound from a recent loss to the Sacramento Kings and put an end to their three-game losing streak. They have been dealing with injuries to key players, including Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones all of whom are currently listed out.

Whereas the Pelicans are enduring a challenging season, where they are having difficulty winning games. They have only won five games so far this season. They have lost key players to injury, including Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring strain, Jose Alvarado is sidelined with a hamstring injury and Jordan Hawkins is out due to a back injury.

With both teams facing injuries to their key players, it could cause a significant impact to their performance.

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Winning Prediction

The Spurs will look to capitalize on their home court advantage and aim to exploit the Pelican’s weakened lineup. The Pelicans will need strong contributions from their available players to overcome their recent struggles and end their 11-game road losing streak.

San Antonio Spurs to Win!

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