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New Orleans Falls 117-114 to Spurs - Recap

New Orleans was victimized for 32 points and 11 assists by DeMar DeRozan as the Spurs defeated the Pelicans 117-114 in NBA action on Saturday.

San Antonio won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.5.

San Antonio got 21 points from LaMarcus Aldridge and another 18 points from Dejounte Murray. DeMar DeRozan contributed 11 assists, while Jakob Poeltl cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

The Pelicans got a 29-point performance from Brandon Ingram, who was supported by 23 points from Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Zion Williamson grabbed 14 rebounds.

San Antonio led at halftime, 67-61.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-38.

San Antonio heads into a battle against the Nets. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.