New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy lit up the court with a career-best performance in Saturday’s game, but it wasn't enough to give New Orleans their third consecutive win, losing 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

Murphy tied his career-high with 41 points, going 15-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-11 from three-point range, and added nine rebounds. The Pelicans, missing starters Zion Williamson (hamstring) , Yves Missi (illness), and Jordan Poole (quad strain) , leaned heavily on Murphy, who scored 16 points in the first half and 25 in the second. His 38-foot buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter cut the gap to 92-85.

Rookie guard Jeremiah Fears contributed 18 points, while Herb Jones scored 15. Rookie forward Derik Queen added 13 points, se

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