The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Sunday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
San Antonio enters Sunday’s game with a 31-14 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road on Thursday night.
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard De’Aaron Fox (4)© Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s victory over the Jazz, De’Aaron Fox led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 31 points, five rebounds and five assists while Victor Wembanyama added 26 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and five blocks of his own.
Now San Antonio will try to grab another victory at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Sunday’s contest with an 11-36 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Friday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41)John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Saddiq Bey led the way for the Pelicans in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 36 points, four rebounds and four assists while Trey Murphy III recorded 32 points, three rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report, Will Trey Murphy III, Jose Alvarado Play?
For the Pelicans, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Murphy III and Jose Alvarado.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has listed Murphy III as probable due to right hand soreness and he is expected to play.
The Pelicans have listed Alvarado as questionable due to a left oblique strain and there is a chance he could return from a nine-game absence on Sunday.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) celebrates a dunk next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15)© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Even if Alvarado is cleared to play on Sunday, it is likely that the Pelicans will limit his minutes which could allow for Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole to have increased roles.
The Pelicans have ruled out Dejounte Murray as he remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered last season.
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Spurs Injury Report, Will Devin Vassell, Luke Kornet Play?
On the other side, the Spurs have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Luke Kornet as questionable.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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San Antonio has listed Kornet as questionable due to left adductor tightness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Kornet is sidelined once again, Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk could be in line for larger roles.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24)© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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The good news for the Spurs is that Devin Vassell is off their injury report and will return on Sunday after being sidelined since December 31 due to a left adductor strain.
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Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Spurs from San Antonio at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.