This is San Antonio’s new reality. Its 7-foot-3 unicorn’s absence has created rebounding opportunities for others.
Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set.
The Over is 31-24-1 for the Pelicans this season, and it’s hit in six of their last nine games. The Spurs have trended towards the Over, too (30-23-1), and that’s been a winning ticket in three of the past four meetings between these teams.
NEW ORLEANS — Trey Murphy III scored 24 points ... Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 20 points, and De’Aaron Fox had 15 points and nine assists. Fox struggled, however, with 6-of-21 shooting and six turnovers, including an up-and-down call with ...