Tim Duncan (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Duncan (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Analysis:

Duncan will miss his fifth straight game due to soreness in his right knee. Coach Gregg Popovich declined to provide a timetable for Duncan's return, so there's a decent chance the team could opt to hold him out through the All-Star break. The Spurs don't seem to be in any hurry to get Duncan back on the court and will look for David West or Boris Diaw to make starts in his absence.