San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans player stats and box score (Feb. 25) | 2024-25 NBA season

Fresh off their matchup on Sunday, the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans squared off again on Tuesday, with the Spurs aiming to bounce back after an 18-point loss — their second straight defeat.

San Antonio continued to feel the impact of losing Victor Wembanyama for the season due to a blood clot issue, while the Pelicans, who have battled injuries to key players all year, looked to secure their third win in four games.

The Pelicans clawed back from a 19-point deficit to hand the Spurs their third consecutive loss with a 109-103 win. New Orleans closed the game strong, outscoring San Antonio 30-20 in the fourth quarter to seal the comeback.

Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 24 points, while Zion Williamson added 18. CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins chipped in with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

Yves Missi, who played a key role in the fourth quarter, had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Pelicans.

For the Spurs, who continued to struggle in Wembanyama’s absence, Devin Vassell paced the team with 20 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes contributed 15 each.

Below is the box score for the San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans game.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans box score

San Antonio Spurs player stats

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	=+/-
Devin Vassell	32:46	6	16	37.5	2	6	33.3	6	6	100	1	4	5	3	1	0	2	1	20	7
Harrison Barnes	30:48	4	9	44.4	4	8	50.0	3	4	75.0	0	5	5	2	0	0	0	0	15	1
Bismack Biyombo	23:01	5	7	71.4	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	4	8	12	1	0	0	2	1	10	16
De'Aaron Fox	38:00	6	21	28.6	1	9	11.1	2	3	66.7	2	1	3	9	6	0	6	2	15	4
Chris Paul	33:11	4	7	57.1	3	6	50.0	1	1	100	0	0	0	10	2	1	2	3	12	0
Keldon Johnson	24:21	4	7	57.1	2	4	50.0	1	2	50.0	1	3	4	0	2	0	2	3	11	-9
Stephon Castle	11:54	1	4	25.0	1	2	50.0	1	2	50.0	0	4	4	0	0	0	3	4	4	-16
Jeremy Sochan	18:56	6	11	54.5	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	4	5	9	2	0	2	2	3	12	-17
Sandro Mamukelashvili	12:28	1	6	16.7	0	5	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	-4
Julian Champagnie	14:35	1	5	20.0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	1	2	1	2	0	0	0	2	-12
TOTALS		38	93	40.9	13	44	29.5	14	18	77.8	13	32	56	29	14	4	20	19	103	-

New Orleans Pelicans player stats

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	=+/-
Zion Williamson	29:16	8	15	53.3	0	0	0.0	2	3	66.7	4	2	6	3	1	0	6	2	18	2
Kelly Olynyk	23:04	1	6	16.7	0	2	0.0	4	5	80.0	5	7	12	3	1	1	1	3	6	-6
Yves Missi	28:17	4	8	50.0	0	0	0.0	2	2	100	5	6	11	0	1	1	1	4	10	-9
Trey Murphy III	36:08	9	21	42.9	3	10	30.0	3	4	75.0	2	2	4	4	2	2	3	1	24	-5
CJ McCollum	29:23	5	14	35.7	1	6	16.7	2	2	100	1	3	4	5	1	0	2	2	13	-6
Bruce Brown	28:37	3	8	37.5	0	1	0.0	2	3	66.7	2	4	6	6	3	0	1	1	8	20
Jordan Hawkins	23:50	5	13	38.5	1	7	14.3	1	1	100	0	4	4	0	1	1	2	1	12	4
Jose Alvarado	19:57	3	5	60.0	0	2	0.0	1	1	100	1	4	5	4	1	0	2	1	7	14
Karlo Matković	17:46	2	2	100	1	1	100	3	4	75.0	0	2	2	0	0	0	1	2	8	12
Antonio Reeves	03:42	1	2	50.0	1	2	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	4
TOTALS		41	94	43.6	7	31	22.6	20	25	80.0	20	34	61	25	11	6	19	17	109	-

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans: Game recap

San Antonio stormed out of the gates with a 24-8 run, fueled by Harrison Barnes, who tallied 10 points, including back-to-back 3s midway through the surge.

The Pelicans struggled offensively, and Jeremy Sochan closed the first quarter with a buzzer-beating layup, extending the Spurs’ lead to 30-16.

New Orleans turned the tide in the second quarter, outscoring San Antonio by 12 to cut the Spurs' lead to just two heading into halftime.

The third quarter was a back-and-forth battle, as Vassell and Murphy traded baskets, setting the stage for a tightly contested fourth.

Vassell and Fox knocked down back-to-back triples to put the Spurs ahead 100-99 with 4:27 remaining. However, the Pelicans responded with a decisive 10-3 run, fueled by Murphy and Yves Missi, to secure the victory.