San Antonio Spurs player Keldon Johnson scored 12 points (shooting 5-8 from the field, including 1-1 from three-point range, and 1-2 from free throw line), along with six rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during a 135-132 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson has been a key player off the bench this season, averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.6 three-pointers across 24 minutes per game. Despite unlikely to start, he has demonstrated significant productivity in a large role off the bench. In addition, Johnson's recent performance has sparked curiosity about his plans for his NBA Cup payout, highlighting his rising profile in the league. His consistent contributions have made him one of San Antonio’s most reliable bench players, and his future earnings from the NBA Cup are a topic of interest among fans and analysts.