The Spurs 8 players in double figures was too cruel, beating the Pelicans and rising to second place in the Western Conference! Wenban s 18+18 exposed shortcomings

In a focus matchup of the NBA regular season, the Western Conference pattern ushered in a wonderful collision - the Spurs, playing at home, faced off against the Pelicans, who ranked second from last in the Western Conference with only 2 wins and 6 losses.

What attracts fans' attention even more is that Fox, the core of the Spurs, made his first appearance of the season. This comeback battle has also become a key variable that affects the direction of the game.

At the beginning of the game, both sides showed a strong willingness to compete. The score was always tight and the situation fell into a stalemate. The Spurs took the lead and gradually took the initiative on the court with their precise three-point shooting, but the Pelicans did not show weakness. They suddenly launched a wave of 8-0 attacks in the second quarter and successfully evened the point difference.

At the critical moment, Fox, who returned, stepped forward and flourished both inside and outside. He scored 15 points in a single quarter to lead the Spurs to widen the gap again and establish a double-digit advantage. Although the Pelicans then hit consecutive three-pointers to support the game, the Spurs still firmly held the lead 66-58 at halftime.

After changing sides, the two teams started a tug-of-war around a score difference of about 10 points. The Spurs continued to suppress their opponents on both offense and defense. Castle's dunk ignited the entire game, helping the team launch an 8-0 attack wave to further consolidate their advantage.

The Pelicans did not give up. They relied on their multi-point offense to tenaciously hold on to the score, keeping the suspense of the game until the final quarter. In the final stage, the Spurs showed mature control of the game and played steadily to hold on to the lead. In the end, they defeated the Pelicans 126-119, successfully passed the game at home, and ranked second in the Western Conference.

The Spurs' victory in this campaign was inseparable from the team's multiple achievements. A total of 8 people scored in double figures, showing the depth of the lineup. Fox, who returned, was undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the team's victory. He played 30 minutes and made 9 of 14 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 4 of 5 free throws. He efficiently scored 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of +9.

Especially at the critical moment in the final quarter, Fox scored 4 points with consecutive shots and free throws, sealing the victory with an undisputed performance. As netizens said: "With Fox, he didn't panic at the last moment, he was too stable." "Fox's last two goals were good, and it had to be him. He is the only one with the key ball ability of the Spurs."

His return not only provides the Spurs with stable firepower output, but also relieves the double-team pressure faced by Wenban Yama and makes the team's offensive system smoother. Many fans bluntly said, "The return of the little fox is so important to the Spurs. Wenban finally has a stable helper."

As the core of the team, Bunyama still showed his dominance in the paint. He played 32 minutes and 27 seconds, made 8 of 19 shots, and scored a large double-double of 18 points and 18 rebounds. He also had 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +5.

Although his deterrence inside is unparalleled, his outside shooting performance was poor. He made 2 of 9 three-pointers and made 5 passing errors under defensive pressure. Netizens also gave suggestions: "If you are so invincible inside, you should shoot less three-pointers." They also expected him to focus on developing mid-range shots and further improve his technical system.

Young player Castle had a career breakthrough in this game. He played 35 minutes, made 5 of 13 shots, 4 of 4 free throws, scored 14 points and 4 rebounds, and sent out 14 assists with only 2 turnovers. The 14 assists also set a career high in a single game. His organizational connection has injected strong vitality into the Spurs' offense, forming a good complement to Fox and Wenbanyama.

This victory not only allowed the Spurs to continue their good record momentum, but also allowed fans to see the hope of the team's rise. The lineup has sufficient depth, core players perform their duties, and young players are growing rapidly. Many netizens lamented that "the Spurs have so many young people who can play, and they can compete with the Thunder." "The Spurs may really rise and enter the playoffs."

With the return of Fox, the continued growth of Wenbanyama, and the continuous improvement of young players such as Castle, this traditional strong team is gradually regaining its former glory, and its future performance in the Western Conference is worthy of everyone's expectations.