LIVE: Discussion Thread: Pelicans vs. Spurs - 10/24/25

Oct 25, 2025 12:10 AMPublished Oct 25, 2025 12:10 AM

Updated Oct 25, 2025 12:58 AM

It's time for the New Orleans Pelicans home opener! Come hang and talk some ball as the Pels try to get into

There will be a running thread of observations and notable moments from throughout the game. Below that, join the conversation and let us know what you think of the game!

1st Quarter

Trey Murphy wins the opening tip over Victor Wembanyama and the home crowd goes nuts.
They go even crazier as Zion Williamson goes up and dunks on Wemby through contact for the and one.
Murphy made his first shot of the game. That is going to be crucial for the offense this season. He started slow against the Grizzlies and it was disastrous.
It's not just Wembanyama getting whatever he wants in the paint for the Spurs. The Pelicans defense needs to tighten up.
The first bench rotation of Poole-Fears-Hawkins-Herb-DQ is really, uh, interesting. Not sure how that works.
Jeremiah Fears just gets to his spot. What he's doing on offense at his age in his first two games is just impressive.

2nd Quarter

Fears is invaluable to this team right now. He's scoring, rebounding and defending. Sky-high effort right now. LOVE what we're seeing out of the rookie. Would hate to see what the bench looks like without him in it, especially with Bey starting.
Defensive rebounding has been a huge problem for them in this game. To be expected with the small lineups tonight.
Derik Queen is clearly raw and someone that missed the preseason action, but I haven't hated his minutes tonight. I think he's making solid progress and at least looks like he belongs.