Not even one of the best performances of Trey Murphy’s career could keep the New Orleans Pelicans’ brief winning streak going Saturday night.

Fresh off back-to-back wins Tuesday and Wednesday, the Pelicans were unable to stack a third one.

The Pelicans couldn’t slow down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, falling 126-119 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Murphy scored 41 points, tying his career-high. His previous high this season was 24 points, scored against these same Spurs in the Pels’ home opener. Murphy made 15 of 22 field goals Saturday, including 5 of 11 on 3-pointers. He also grabbed nine rebounds.

“It was great and we needed it from him,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “He scored on every level tonight. He got to the free-throw line. He got to the paint. He sh

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