Intro:
New Orleans stunned San Antonio with a late surge, while Golden State cruised past Minnesota in dominant NBA performances.
San Antonio
The NBA highlighted by clutch performances from New Orleans Pelicans stars and a commanding road win by the Golden State Warriors.
In San Antonio, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson scored 24 points each and knocked down crucial free throws in the closing moments as New Orleans stunned the host San Antonio Spurs 104-95. The Pelicans erased a tight contest with a dominant second half, building a sizeable lead before finishing strongly to secure the victory.
Bey and Williamson were equally effective on the boards, each grabbing 10 rebounds to record double-doubles. Trey Murphy III added 17 points, providing key perimeter scoring, while rookie Yves Missi chipped in with 10 points and 14 rebounds to anchor the interior.
For San Antonio, rising star Victor Wembanyama led the way with 16 points and 16 rebounds, showcasing his all-around impact. Keldon Johnson contributed 15 points off the bench, while Devin Vassell scored 13 points in his first game since December 29 after missing 13 contests with an adductor strain. Julian Champagnie and De’Aaron Fox added 13 and 12 points, respectively, but the Spurs struggled to contain New Orleans’ late push.
Meanwhile in Minneapolis, Golden State delivered a dominant second-half performance to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-85, handing the Wolves their fifth consecutive loss. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 26 points and seven assists, controlling the game after halftime.
Moses Moody added 19 points and eight rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton scored 12 points each. The win snapped Golden State’s two-game skid and came without Jimmy Butler III, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury.
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards delivered a standout performance with 32 points and 11 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo added 22 points, while Julius Randle scored 11. However, the Timberwolves were outscored 64-39 after halftime, underlining their struggles in closing games.
