New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs
· National Basketball AssociationPelicans squander 20-point lead, rebound to beat Spurs 104-95
San Antonio held a 24-5 advantage to open the fourth quarter, but New Orleans closed the game on a 17-3 run to avoid a season sweep by the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama had 16 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks to lead San Antonio. Keldon Johnson added 15 points as the Spurs failed to capitalize on a double-digit rally.
New Orleans’ lead swelled to 19 points midway through the third quarter, leading San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to sub out his entire starting lineup following a timeout.
The lineup change worked as San Antonio went on a 21-4 run bridging the third and fourth quarters. The Spurs scored 16 straight points to close the run.
Stephon Castle made the second of two free throws to put San Antonio up 93-89 with 4:39 remaining.
The Spurs were 19 for 32 on free throws, including missing their final four free throws with the Pelicans leading 98-93.
Trey Murphy III added 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds for New Orleans, which won its second straight.
The Spurs had their entire rotation available for the first time since Dec. 29 with Devin Vassell returning from a strained left adductor.
Vassell finished with 13 points in 25 minutes.
New Orleans closed the first half on a 19-8 run in taking a 56-47 lead.
Spurs: At Houston on Wednesday night.
Regular Season Series
SA wins series 3-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 104 - 95 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 104 - 95 |
| 4th 20.6 |  |
Yves Missi defensive rebound | 104 - 95 |
| 4th 22.9 |  |
Julian Champagnie misses 25-foot turnaround jump shot | 104 - 95 |
| 4th 26.6 | |
Spurs Full timeout | 104 - 95 |
Statistics
 NO |
 SA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 41-102 | FG | 32-81 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 40 |
| 9-34 | 3PT | 12-44 |
| 26 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 13-17 | FT | 19-32 |
| 76 | Free Throw % | 59 |
| 58 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 19 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 39 | Defensive Rebounds | 36 |
| 23 | Assists | 22 |
| 3 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 16 |
| 56 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 23 | Fouls | 16 |
| 20 | Largest Lead | 6 |
| 8 | Lead Changes | 8 |
| 61 | Percent Led | 31 |
San Antonio Spurs Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama, F | Day-To-Day | Apr 25 |
| Jordan McLaughlin, G | Out | Apr 25 |
| David Jones Garcia, F | Out | Feb 4 |
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Dejounte Murray, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Bryce McGowens, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Yves Missi, C | Out | Apr 11 |
| Karlo Matkovic, F | Out | Apr 11 |
Game Information
Location: San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 18,363 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
 Dallas |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
 Memphis |
25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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