Zion Williamson had 32 points (28 in the paint) and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 129-110.
The Pelicans took control with a 21-6 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 27.
Jonas Valančiūnas had 22 points (10 in the first quarter) and 10 rebounds on 9 for 11 shooting, and Devonte' Graham added 21 points with 6 3-pointers off the bench. The Pelicans had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Spurs, Devin Vassell had 26 points and a career-high 8 assists, and Tre Jones went 1 for 7 from 3. Doug McDermott scored 21 points on 9 for 12 shooting off the bench.
The Pelicans shot 57.3% from the field and 42.4% from 3 to the Spurs’ 48.2% and 29.4%. The Spurs’ starters were outscored 22-10 in 8 minutes together.