With the fifth-year guard mired in a shooting slump, interim coach Mitch Johnson wants him to keep putting them up and stop pressing so much.

The unofficial midpoint to the season is here, how did Devin Vassell play for the San Antonio Spurs in the first half?

The San Antonio Spurs fell to the worst team in the Western Conference in a 112-96 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Silver and Black blew a big third quarter lead in their third game since superstar Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the season.

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) attempts a shot over New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans,

The Spurs are 2-3 since adding Fox, but the expectations will continue to rise after the All-Star Break. December 1, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs interim head coach Mitch Johnson (let) talks to guard Devin Vassell (24) against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) and guard Devin Vassell (24) pick up forward Victor Wembanyama (1) after a fall during the first half of their NBA game with the Los Angeles Clippers at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday,

While the Spurs have been struggling for a while, consecutive losses to the Pelicans hurt the Spurs as they strive for the NBA Play-in.

The Spurs were led by Devin Vassell, who seems to have ended his slump with a 20-point outing. The Spurs shot only 29.5 percent from 3-point range and were outrebounded by five boards. It's very clear that they could use a 7-4 sharpshooter, but they will have to wait until next season.

With the fifth-year guard mired in a shooting slump, interim coach Mitch Johnson wants him to keep putting them up and stop pressing so much.

The unofficial midpoint to the season is here, how did Devin Vassell play for the San Antonio Spurs in the first half?

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans overcame a double-digit deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second consecutive game, 109-103, on Tuesday night.

Trying to get things on track without Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Mitch Johnson and the Spurs fall to the struggling Pelicans.