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Spurs Face Pelicans Amid Injury Struggles Ahead of Sunday Showdown

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NEW ORLEANS, La. — The San Antonio Spurs (24-30) will meet the New Orleans Pelicans (13-43) at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, February 23, at 7 p.m. ET, as both teams navigate injury challenges. The Spurs have one player, Victor Wembanyama, listed as out for the season due to illness, while the Pelicans struggle with four injuries, impacting their roster significantly.

In their previous outings, the Pelicans lost to the Dallas Mavericks 111-103 on Friday night, where Zion Williamson led the team with 29 points. Meanwhile, the Spurs faced a tougher defeat against the Detroit Pistons, losing 125-110, despite Keldon Johnson‘s strong performance with 28 points, four rebounds, and five assists.

The Spurs, who had high hopes for this season, notably traded for Chris Paul and De'Aaron Fox, aiming to develop around their standout rookie, Wembanyama. His absence poses a significant challenge for San Antonio, which is trying to establish itself as a contender.

The Pelicans listed Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder), and Dejounte Murray (leg) as out, contributing to their disappointing record. Jones and Murray are confirmed to miss the remainder of the season, while Boston Jr.’s status is day-to-day. New Orleans hopes to leverage Williamson, who is available for this match despite being listed as day-to-day due to rest.

This matchup marks the second meeting between the Spurs and Pelicans this season; the Spurs won their previous face-off. Historically, New Orleans holds a slight edge in the series, having won seven of the last nine encounters, but San Antonio has shown resilience by winning the last two games in this rivalry.

As the Pelicans aim for improvement amid a focus on future growth, the Spurs look to reclaim their footing in the league. Sunday’s tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CST, and fans can catch the game on Fubo, a streaming service featuring live sports and on-demand shows.

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