{"id":556273,"date":"2026-01-23T21:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/556273\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:10:18","slug":"san-antonio-spurs-hope-to-clip-pelicans-wings-this-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/556273\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Spurs hope to clip Pelicans’ wings this Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DylanDylan Harper is averaging 11 points per game in a reserve role for the Spurs. Credit: Instagram \/ Spurs<\/p>\n

Following three close wins against their foes from the Big Easy, the Spurs look to sweep their regular season series against the Pelicans on Sunday night. <\/p>\n

When the teams faced off last month in New Orleans, Pelicans rookie Derik Queen led all scorers with a 33-point triple-double in a 135-132 loss. Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III finished the night with 32 points, and Harrison Barnes paced the Spurs with 24 points. <\/p>\n

It was a team effort on the offensive end for San Antonio with seven players in double figures, including 22 from rookie Dylan Harper off the bench.<\/p>\n

Harper is averaging 11 points per game in a reserve role for the Spurs, although his shooting efficiency has dipped in recent losses. A return to form from Harper with matchups against the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder on the horizon would be a silver lining for San Antonio as the team navigates the dog days of the NBA season. <\/p>\n

Despite a woeful record, the Pelicans have proven they can compete with the Spurs. <\/p>\n

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