Game Thread Spurs (6-2) vs Pelicans (2-6) (Sat 11/08/25) [7:00PM CDT]

[inagra]

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Let’s go!!

 

[inagra]

Return of the Fox!

 

[Spursgenius]

Does Fox replace vassel in starting lineup or just play backup pg 15-20 min until he gets in game shape. I would do latter given Stephon Castle break out game at pg against rockets. Let’s see if he can have another 13 plus assist game. Dude was plus 25 and was feeling it despite 3 not dropping.

 

[KDKSpurs24]

Does Fox replace vassel in starting lineup or just play backup pg 15-20 min until he gets in game shape. I would do latter given Stephon Castle break out game at pg against rockets. Let’s see if he can have another 13 plus assist game. Dude was plus 25 and was feeling it despite 3 not dropping.

During the Fox interview after halftime they mentioned that he won’t have a big minutes restriction so I’m assuming he will play 28-30 mins if he has to.

 

[spursparker9]

PELICANS INJURY REPORT
Jordan Poole (left quad strain) - Out
Yves Missi (illness) - Out
Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) - Out
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) - Out
Trey Alexander (G League two-way) - Out
Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) - Out

 

[spursparker9]

During the Fox interview after halftime they mentioned that he won’t have a big minutes restriction so I’m assuming he will play 28-30 mins if he has to.

Yea and he mentioned that he felt ready for a while already but the organisation want to take precaution and keep him out a little bit longer to avoid any setback.

 

[spursparker9]

Does Fox replace vassel in starting lineup or just play backup pg 15-20 min until he gets in game shape. I would do latter given Stephon Castle break out game at pg against rockets. Let’s see if he can have another 13 plus assist game. Dude was plus 25 and was feeling it despite 3 not dropping.

Champ will be the one to return to the bench tbh.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

No zion, missi, poole…spurs better win by 20+

 

[sKiN20]

No zion, missi, poole…spurs better win by 20+

Also wemby better put up 40/20/4/4 to pad his stats

 

[Dyoung13]

I’m guessing starting 5 will be

PG: Fox
SG: Castle
SF: Devin
PF: Barnes
C:Vic

Maybe stagger some of Fox and Castle mins so you always have a PG on the court. This team will be scary when Harper and Kornet are back

 

[Exstatic]

I’m guessing starting 5 will be

PG: Fox
SG: Castle
SF: Devin
PF: Barnes
C:Vic

Maybe stagger some of Fox and Castle mins so you always have a PG on the court. This team will be scary when Harper and Kornet are back

I actually think they’ll send Castle to the bench as the backup PG, but I guess we’ll see.

 

[Exstatic]

GSG!

 

[BankShot21]

Wowzers, I read Zion has played just 219 out of 500 games for his career. Worse than I thought! Not surprised the fat bastard is out. A shame because it's good when 'superstars' matchup.

I swear some of these players need to be investigated for statutory theft

 

[Guru of Nothing]

I actually think they’ll send Castle to the bench as the backup PG, but I guess we’ll see.

I'll be mildly surprised if Castle comes off the bench and I too think it will be Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, and Wemby. In fact, this might be the starting lineup going forward, depending on how soon Harper starts.

Go Spurs Go!

Hope the Spurs handle business early and we get some extended run of Carter Bryant. And I want to see some DJG too. No reason JMac can't feel some heat.

 

[Ice009]

Also wemby better put up 40/20/4/4 to pad his stats

Why do you care so much about his stats? I only care about the win. I would like him to have a good game statisically, but I don't care about him having 30, 40 point games. I want him to spend more energy on defense and rebounding.

 

[The Ballsbreakers]

Why do you care so much about his stats? I only care about the win. I would like him to have a good game statisically, but I don't care about him having 30, 40 point games. I want him to spend more energy on defense and rebounding.

Mi paisano is a player fan.

 

[Davidicus]

I’m guessing Castle starts but is subbed early and then put back when Fox is out. I’m no guru though.

 

[Davidicus]

No excuses win tonight. These are the games Wemby has been talking about - we are expected to win and need to execute at a professional level.

 

[BatManu20]

 

[Sugus]

I love weekend games, no matter how late they gate I can stay up and watch em. Tonight should be a fun one with half the Pelicans roster sitting out.

Really curious to see how Fox integrates into the team and plays with Wemby tonight. They better run some PnR heavy action, because that shit is easy buckets every time with Victor rolling and Fox's scoring threat.

 

[DAF86]

Is this a cup game?

 

[spurraider21]

Does Fox replace vassel in starting lineup or just play backup pg 15-20 min until he gets in game shape. I would do latter given Stephon Castle break out game at pg against rockets. Let’s see if he can have another 13 plus assist game. Dude was plus 25 and was feeling it despite 3 not dropping.

Champagnie will be replaced, not Vassell

 

[spurraider21]

Is this a cup game?

Nope. Cup games are on Fridays.

 

[ffadicted]

PELICANS INJURY REPORT
Jordan Poole (left quad strain) - Out
Yves Missi (illness) - Out
Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) - Out
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) - Out
Trey Alexander (G League two-way) - Out
Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) - Out

Dear lord this is atrocious lol Anything but a boring double digit win with scrubs playing most of the 4th would be a disappointment.

Easy game for Fox to return in at least, surely by design instead of Rockets, those dirty fucks

 

[Felipe Saidel]

Will Kornet also be back?