Aldridge scores 36 as Spurs beat Pelicans 110-97
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 36 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-97.
David West’s cutting layup put the Spurs ahead for good with 1:21 left in the third quarter.
The Pelicans got within 86-84 on Toney Douglas’ corner 3-pointer with 10:02 to play, but West answered with a jumper, and the Pelicans got no closer.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points (16 in the paint) on 11 for 17 shooting.
For the Pelicans, Anthony Davis had 28 points (12 in the first quarter), 10 rebounds, 4 steals and 4 blocks, and Jrue Holiday added 20 points off the bench.
The Spurs shot 51.9% from the field and 60.0% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 45.6% and 15.8%. The Pelicans turned it over 19 times, about 5 more than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Spurs 41-16 off the bench. The Spurs’ starters were outscored 35-25 in 13 minutes together.