NBA 2025: Spurs Duo Barnes-Harper Cancel Queen's First Career Triple-Double As Pelicans Sink By 135-132

The San Antonio Spurs secured a thrilling 135-132 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in a high-scoring Western Conference clash. The Spurs, despite being without star Victor Wembanyama, jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead. However, the Pelicans engineered a massive comeback, led by Derik Queen's triple-double of 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, alongside 32 points from Trey Murphy III. Ultimately, San Antonio's balanced attack, featuring 24 points from Harrison Barnes, held off the furious Pelicans' run to claim a crucial win.

Updated on: 9 December 2025 1:57 pm

Spurs vs Pelicans NBA 2025 photo-Yves Missi

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) fouls San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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Rookies Derik Queen, left, and Dylan Harper swap jerseys for a photograph after posting career performances in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) shoots against San Antonio Spurs center/forward Luke Kornet (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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Spurs vs Pelicans NBA 2025 photo-Dylan Harper

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrates with San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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A member of the New Orleans Pelicans PelSquad dances during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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San Antonio Spurs center/forward Luke Kornet (7) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) reacts after a score during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) tells center Derik Queen (22) to keep his chin up after he missed a last second shot that would have given the Pelicans the lead in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after a dunk against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Matthew Hinton