Pelicans Overcome Spurs with Dominant Second Half and Rebounding Surge

New Orleans capitalized on San Antonio's poor shooting and the absence of Victor Wembanyama to secure a 114-96 victory, led by Zion Williamson and Kelly Olynyk.

The Pelicans rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Spurs 114-96, outscoring them 74-43 in the second half.
Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Kelly Olynyk recorded a double-double with 14 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in his second game with the team.
Rookie centers Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic contributed significantly, combining for 25 points and 21 rebounds, with Matkovic scoring a career-high 19 points.
San Antonio struggled offensively, shooting just 33% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range, while missing key rebounder Victor Wembanyama due to a season-ending injury.
The Pelicans will host the Spurs again on Tuesday night, with San Antonio potentially facing further challenges if reserve center Charles Bassey remains sidelined with knee soreness.