Spurs Edge Pelicans 119-115 Despite McCollum's 26 Points

The San Antonio Spurs edged the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115 in a closely contested game, with Devin Vassell leading the Spurs with 22 points. C.J. McCollum was the standout for the Pelicans, scoring 26 points and contributing nine assists, though the team was without star Zion Williamson due to personal reasons. The Pelicans initially took a 73-65 lead in the second half, but the Spurs rallied back with a strong 25-8 run to close the third quarter. The game featured 18 turnovers from New Orleans, which proved costly as the Spurs capitalized on those mistakes. Despite the loss, McCollum's performance marked his highest scoring output since mid-February, indicating his significant role in the Pelicans' offense. The Pelicans will look to rebound in their next matchup against the Detroit Pistons.