2023-12-18 03:10:00
New defeat for the Spurs. The San Antonio team, which includes French prodigy Victor Wembanyama in its ranks, lost on Sunday December 17 against the New Orleans Pelicans (110-146), despite another successful individual performance from the Frenchman under the eyes of his mentor. Tony Parker, to whom San Antonio paid tribute for his career.
With 17 points and 13 rebounds, “Wemby” returned his 14th double-double of the season, accompanied by 4 blocks and 4 assists. But that wasn’t enough against the successful Pelicans, who scored a total of 22 penalty shots, a record for the franchise in one game. CJ McCollum (29 pts) was the best scorer of the match, ahead of Brandon Ingram (26 pts), bringing the New Orleans franchise to seventh place in the Western Conference (16 wins, 11 losses), while the Spurs are still in last place (4 wins, 21 losses).
Tribute to Tony Parker
San Antonio, which expects a lot from the young prodigy Wembanyama, also paid tribute on Sunday to one of its legends, Tony Parker, after his induction into the Hall of Fame last August.
“You are by far the best supporters in the world. Thank you for your support,” said the Frenchman, four-time NBA champion with the Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014). “San Antonio is my home and always will be. »
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