Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the New Orleans Pelicans and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the San Antonio Spurs 94-75. New Orleans took a hit to their ego on Sunday, so a victory here would be a pleasant pick-me-up.
Shooting guard CJ McCollum has led the way so far for the Pelicans, as he has 32 points and five assists. McCollum's performance is making up for a slower matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
Both New Orleans and San Antonio suffered losses in their previous contests, but New Orleans is closer to making up for it. At this point it looks like New Orleans might take this one, but there's still plenty of time for a reversal of fortune.
Who's Playing
San Antonio @ New Orleans
Current Records: San Antonio 34-48; New Orleans 36-46
What to Know
After a few days' rest for both teams, the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans will meet up at 9:30 p.m. ET April 13 at Smoothie King Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
It was all tied up 59-59 at halftime, but San Antonio was not quite the Dallas Mavericks' equal in the second half when they met on Sunday. The Spurs fell to the Mavericks 130-120. The losing side was boosted by small forward Keldon Johnson, who had 24 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, New Orleans has to be hurting after a devastating 128-107 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Pelicans were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 68-48. A silver lining for them was the play of small forward Gary Clark, who had 17 points in addition to six boards.
The Spurs are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. They are currently seven-for-seven against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
San Antonio is now 34-48 while New Orleans sits at 36-46. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: San Antonio ranks second in the league when it comes to fouls per game, with only 18.1 on average. But the Pelicans come into the contest boasting the fourth most fouls drawn per game in the league at 20.5. The ref's whistle might dictate the flow of action in this one.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.54
Odds
The Pelicans are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
San Antonio have won 17 out of their last 25 games against New Orleans.
- Mar 26, 2022 - San Antonio 107 vs. New Orleans 103
- Mar 18, 2022 - New Orleans 124 vs. San Antonio 91
- Feb 12, 2022 - San Antonio 124 vs. New Orleans 114
- Dec 12, 2021 - San Antonio 112 vs. New Orleans 97
- Apr 24, 2021 - San Antonio 110 vs. New Orleans 108
- Feb 27, 2021 - San Antonio 117 vs. New Orleans 114
- Dec 27, 2020 - New Orleans 98 vs. San Antonio 95
- Aug 09, 2020 - San Antonio 122 vs. New Orleans 113
- Jan 22, 2020 - San Antonio 121 vs. New Orleans 117
- Feb 02, 2019 - San Antonio 113 vs. New Orleans 108
- Jan 26, 2019 - San Antonio 126 vs. New Orleans 114
- Nov 19, 2018 - New Orleans 140 vs. San Antonio 126
- Nov 03, 2018 - San Antonio 109 vs. New Orleans 95
- Apr 11, 2018 - New Orleans 122 vs. San Antonio 98
- Mar 15, 2018 - San Antonio 98 vs. New Orleans 93
- Feb 28, 2018 - New Orleans 121 vs. San Antonio 116
- Nov 22, 2017 - New Orleans 107 vs. San Antonio 90
- Mar 03, 2017 - San Antonio 101 vs. New Orleans 98
- Jan 27, 2017 - New Orleans 119 vs. San Antonio 103
- Dec 18, 2016 - San Antonio 113 vs. New Orleans 100
- Oct 29, 2016 - San Antonio 98 vs. New Orleans 79
- Mar 30, 2016 - San Antonio 100 vs. New Orleans 92
- Mar 03, 2016 - San Antonio 94 vs. New Orleans 86
- Feb 03, 2016 - San Antonio 110 vs. New Orleans 97
- Nov 20, 2015 - New Orleans 104 vs. San Antonio 90
Injury Report for New Orleans
- Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
- Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for San Antonio
- Doug McDermott: Out (Ankle)
