Unusual heroes step in to stop Spurs’ four-game losing streak; Twin Towers score 50 points as Pelicans defeat Mavericks away from home

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　　On November 4th, Beijing time, the Spurs defeated the Hornets at home, ending a four-game losing streak； The Pelicans came out on top away from home, beating the Mavericks. Here is a summary of these two games: Hornets 101–Spurs 108. The Spurs (5-4) ended their four-game losing streak. Two substitutes turned out to be game-changers: Brian Forbes scored 22 points, Rudy Gay added 20 points, while Manu Ginóbili and DeJuan Murray each scored 10 points. Patty Mills, who started the game, scored 17 points by hitting 4 three-pointers in the final quarter, while Lamarcus Aldridge contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. Paul Gasol added 5 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. The substitutes scored 64 points in total, more than the starters. 　　The Hornets’ (5-4) three-game winning streak comes to an end. Jeremy Lamb scored 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists; Kemba Walker had 13 points, while Dwight Howard contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds. Rookie Devin Bacon scored 18 points. 　　Pelicans 99 – Mavericks 94. The Pelicans (4-5) ended their two-game losing streak. “\"Big Anthony\" Davis scored 30 points and 13 rebounds, DeMarcus Cousins had 20 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 assists, Evan Moore scored 1 point, while Jr. Holiday made just 3 out of 13 attempts, finishing with 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. 　　The Cubs (1-9) suffered five consecutive losses, setting the worst start in team history. Harrison Barnes scored 26 points and 6 rebounds, Dennis Smith had 16 points, and Dirk Nowitzki scored 7 points. JJ Barea, who came in as a substitute, scored 13 points, while Devin Harris scored 10 points.