Vassell scores 22 points and Spurs hold off Pelicans, who were without Williamson

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, March 15, 2025.

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


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SAN ANTONIO — Devin Vassell scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115. Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes each had 19 points for San Antonio and Stephon Castle added 17. C.J. McCollum had 26 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Pelicans, who were without Zion Williamson. The team said the star power forward sat out because of personal reasons. McCollum shot 5 for 12 on 3-pointers, including 4 for 5 while scoring 14 points in the second quarter. Trey Murphy III scored 20 points.

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