Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans
De’Aaron Fox is set to make his long-awaited season debut on Saturday as the San Antonio Spurs host the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the second game of a back-to-back for San Antonio, while New Orleans last took the court on Wednesday.
Despite the Pelicans’ personnel issues, they remain a threat—NBA history has shown that short-handed teams often manage surprise upsets. Given the Spurs’ rocky season start, a poor showing in this matchup could further undermine their credibility.
Injury Reports
- Spurs injuries: To be announced at 1 PM
- Pelicans injuries:
- Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) — out
- Dejounte Murray (Achilles) — out
- Yves Missi (illness) — out
- Jordan Poole (left quad strain) — out
- Hunter Dickinson (G League) — out
- Trey Alexander (G League) — out
Fox and Wembanyama: Offensive Dynamics
It wouldn’t fit the Spurs’ usual style to run their entire offense through Fox, but he will see ample opportunities within their system. Expect him to find open shots along the baseline and in the slot, especially when moving off Stephon Castle’s drives to the basket.
Even though Victor Wembanyama currently averages just one screen assist per game, San Antonio is likely to increase its use of screen-and-roll and handoff actions to maximize Fox’s impact in the half-court offense. Harrison Barnes should benefit from these sequences, receiving open looks from the corners when Fox and Wemby execute two-man plays.
“Considering how the season started, it would be a massive blow to San Antonio’s credibility if they play poorly in a tune-up.”
Author’s Summary
Fox’s return brings fresh energy to San Antonio, whose focus will be maintaining discipline against an injury-weakened but unpredictable New Orleans squad.
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