Spurs beat Pelicans, stay alive in play-in chase
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115, with Devin Vassell scoring 22 points, including a crucial 3-pointer late in the game. This win keeps the Spurs in contention for the Western Conference play-in tournament. San Antonio improved to 28-38, winning two of their last three games. They are now four games behind the 10th-place Dallas Mavericks. The Pelicans, eliminated from playoff contention, have lost six of their last seven games. CJ McCollum led all scorers with 26 points for New Orleans. The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson and struggled with injuries throughout the season.