Spurs vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The San Antonio Spurs (0-1) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (0-0) at Smoothie King Center

Game Time: 9:30 PM EDT on Wednesday April 13, 2022

San Antonio Spurs 103, New Orleans Pelicans 113 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Austin Kent @AustinKent
New Holos dropping, fleshing out a major portion of the puzzle we started piecing together earlier this season.
Love this set. Love this game. AMA about Keldon Johnson riding Grant Williams like a stallion.
#NBATopShotThis
👀 ➡ https://t.co/TCDaKi9PCs pic.twitter.com/wZ7IyTXetL – 12:30 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Tune in to the postgame radio show right now. Mr. Antonio Daniels holding court to discuss #Pelicans win over Spurs @ESPNRadioNOLA – 12:29 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Another Pels dub, you know what time it is!! 🍻
Enjoy $10 off your @MichelobULTRA order when you use code PELICANS10 on https://t.co/UTkDgEmii8 pic.twitter.com/EurgqYA6w6 – 12:29 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
2006 2022
🤝
OKC and New Orleans fans – 12:27 AM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Postgame Interviews (4/13 vs SAS):
Willie Green
Jose Alvarado
Brandon Ingram
Herbert Jones
CJ McCollum
Jonas Valančiūnas – 12:23 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Spurs attempted 3 more shots in paint than Pelicans tonight.
But Pelicans made 9 more shots than Spurs inside paint than Spurs in a game decided by 10 points. – 12:20 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich says any question about his plans to coach next season or leave the bench is “inappropriate” immediately after the Spurs’ loss in New Orleans tonight after a 34-48 season.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 12:19 AM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
With this Spurs loss I really hope this isn’t the end of the line…
…for these uniforms pic.twitter.com/iPuu2tgJxC – 12:19 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Green: “Herb was locked in.” 🔓
#WBD | #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/72jmMduSy5 – 12:18 AM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
teams that scrap and claw their way into the play-in only to lose that first do-or-die game should be rewarded with extra ping pong balls, aka please give the spurs extra ping pong balls – 12:18 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Behind high-scoring trio and pair of big-time performances from rookies, Pelicans build lead on Spurs and hold off SAS in fourth quarter for 113-103 play-in tournament win.
Read more in the @PanzuraNews postgame wrap from @Jim Eichenhofer 📰
on.nba.com/37jfMTl – 12:18 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re down to Clippers or Pelicans for the Suns’ first-round opponent. I gave my thoughts on each matchup earlier this week: bit.ly/3jtlVin – 12:17 AM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Quick check – just for Pelicans fans – do you hate the play-in as a concept – or do you like that it kept your franchise still fighting to the end of the season instead of tanking (regardless of what happens vs. the Clippers)? – 12:17 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“I’m proud of them for hanging in there, after playing so poorly.” – Coach Pop on the Spurs getting the game close again after falling behind by 21 – 12:16 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“It was so loud in there, we could barely hear each other,” – Green on the atmosphere, win
#WBD #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/vwzinrT2Px – 12:16 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“They’ve never quit all year long. Tonight was another example.” – Coach Pop on the Spurs struggling in the 1st 3 quarters, then coming back in the 4th. – 12:15 AM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
NEW ORLEANS!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 – 12:12 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NEXT UP: Pelicans vs. Clippers 👀
Friday, April 15th at 9pm CT pic.twitter.com/5kQFFxFTqq – 12:12 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Behind high-scoring trio and pair of big-time performances from rookies, #Pelicans build lead on Spurs and hold off San Antonio in fourth quarter for 113-103 play-in tournament win. NOLA visits Clippers next on Friday. @PanzuraNews postgame wrap: https://t.co/Pb4AvLLHrX pic.twitter.com/te1LocroAT – 12:10 AM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Not the result we wanted, but proud of the fight!
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/wZ6Kiw8wZ5 – 12:10 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Last year’s West Play-In
– Warriors clinch 8 vs Grizzlies on last Sunday of regular season
– Warriors lose in Los Angeles after leading by 13
– Grizzlies beat Spurs at home
– Warriors lose in OT at home to Grizzlies for 8th seed in playoffs – 12:07 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Who’s ready for another episode of Locked on Pelicans? – 12:06 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas tonight:
81 points, 23 rebounds, 15 assists, 32-56 FG – 12:06 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Home teams are 4-0 in the first four play-in games.
Hawks at Cavaliers and Pelicans at Clippers for the No. 8 seeds on Friday. – 12:06 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Detroit’s own Willie Green, leading the Pelicans after a disastrous start, no Zion all season, now on the brink of the playoffs. He’s done great work – 12:05 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Love Zion. Still can dominate. If he drops 30-40 lbs – 12:05 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Pelicans vs. Spurs score: CJ McCollum helps lead New Orleans to showdown with Los Angeles for No. 8 seed
cbssports.com/nba/news/pelic… – 12:05 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
New head coach Willie Green and the Zion-less Pelicans started 1-12 on the season and now have a chance at a playoff spot on Friday. They are looking to become the 4th team to start 1-12 or 0-13 in a season and reach the playoffs. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/WbmpQs1epj – 12:05 AM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Pelicans 113, Spurs 103
– CJ: 32p, 7a, 6r
– BI: 27p, 5r, 5a
– JV: 22p, 14r
– Herb: 12p, 5r, 3a, 2b, 1s
– Jose: 12p, 4a
Pels: 54.3 FG%, 8/20 3P, 17/23 FT
Spurs: 40.7 FG%, 13/34 3P, 16/22 FT – 12:04 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pels 113, Spurs 103
McCollum 32 pts, 6 rebs & 7 assts
Ingram 26 pts, 5 rebs & 5 assts
Valanciunas 22 pts & 14 rebs
Pels extend their season with the biggest win the SKC has seen in years. Crazy environment and the stars showed up in a major way. Pels at LAC Friday night – 12:03 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Crowd started a “Beat LA!” chant in the final minute. #Pelicans win 113-103 and will visit Clippers on Friday with a playoff spot at stake – 12:03 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado really finished this victory off with a steal. With their 113-103 victory over the Spurs, the Pelicans are one game away from getting into the 2022 playoffs as the 8th seed.
The Clippers stand in their way. That game will be played on Friday, April 15 @ 9pm Central – 12:03 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tough night for Dejounte. Let’s not forget he had an incredible season.
— 21.1 PPG
— 8.3 RPG (2nd among guards)
— 9.2 APG (4th in NBA)
— 2.0 SPG (1st in NBA)
— All-Star
— Spurs triple-double record
He joined MJ as the only players ever to average 20/8/8/2s in a season. pic.twitter.com/vIzcAMh3bl – 12:03 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NOLA STAND UP!!! On to the next
@HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/z6koFj9hyd – 12:03 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs’ 2021-22 season ends in a 10 point loss to the Pelicans.
The Spurs fell behind by 21, fought back to get within 6, but New Orleans took over in the final 5 minutes. pic.twitter.com/zcij0lqWoX – 12:02 AM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Draft implications for Friday night
If the Pelicans win
🏀CHA will get their 2022 first (#15)
🏀POR would get a 2025 first from MIL (top 5 prot.)
If the Pelicans lose
🏀POR gets NOP 2022 first (if 5-14) or 2025 MIL first (top 5 prot.)
🏀CHA gets NOP 2022 and 2024 2nd – 12:02 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers will face New Orleans on Friday in L.A. in the play-in tournament.
Winner gets the 8th seed and a first-round series with Phoenix.
Former Clipper Willie Green has the Pelicans playing so well in his first season as a head coach. – 12:02 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 113, Spurs 103
CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram combined for 59 points.
Dejounte Murray shot 5 of 19 from the field.
A win Friday in LA gets the Pelicans into the playoffs. – 12:02 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pelicans at LA Good Friday night
Winner goes to Phoenix for Game 1 Sunday
Loser goes to church for Easter Sunday – 12:02 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
CJ McCollum tonight:
32 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
12-23 FG
3-5 3P
He averaged career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, FG% with the Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/b2oGPD5kIY – 12:01 AM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Pelicans said Jakob Poeltl’s too small, but a Devin Vassell has come up big.
Pop’s Spurs have come up short, but Vassell is a player worth building around. That much is clear. – 12:01 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I’m just gonna put this out there: the Clippers had a lot of trouble with New Orleans this year and that was with many of the key figures playing. Honestly, I think LAC matched up better with Minnesota and just blew it at the end. Can it be Friday already? – 12:01 AM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Very easy to like the Spurs, and their pieces – 12:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Awesome moment for Willie Green and the Pelicans after starting 1-12. Still another game to go, but it’s pretty neat seeing this team turn the season around.
Friday’s game between Clippers and Pelicans will determine the Suns’ first-round opponent – 12:01 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Los Angeles Clippers in L.A. on Friday night at 9p CT. – 12:01 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Take a bow Willie Green. Amazing turnaround in New Orleans. – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns will face the Clippers or Pelicans in the first round. That final play-in game will be on Friday night at 7p in LA.
Two fun storylines either way. It’s a Western Conference Finals rematch or Monty Williams coaching against his former lead assistant Willie Green. – 12:00 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pelicans-Clippers is going to be really fun. Can’t wait for that one.
Good run for the Spurs to make it this far. Bunch of fighters on that team. Big summer coming for them to push things up the standings. – 12:00 AM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Herb Jones was a 2nd round pick
Jose Alvarado was undrafted
Both rookies played significant roles in tonight’s win
The Pelicans scouting and player development staffs should take a bow – 12:00 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Pelicans really came together at the right time. Have to admire how they’ve played post All Star in high-stakes games. – 11:59 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones baseline cut. Herb Jones slam. And on the next possession, Jose Alvarado hits Jonas Valanciunas for a dunk.
Pelicans are going to get a win in their first ever play-in tournament appearance. – 11:59 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Norm Powell and Robert Covington vs. CJ McCollum to decide if Portland gets a second first-round pick or not. – 11:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Blazers Bowl on Friday.
CJ/Nance vs Norm/RoCo.
If the Pelicans lose, the Blazers are likely to get their lottery pick. pic.twitter.com/uv3iMgwHQq – 11:59 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
No matter what happens from here, earning the No. 9 meant a lot to this Pelicans franchise.
This team and these fans badly wanted to celebrate this quirky, and oddly captivating season.
Expectations come next season.
But this year’s turnaround was a spontaneous spark. – 11:58 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
This has been a complete no-show for Dejounte Murray. Really rough night for him. – 11:58 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Devin Vassell with 20 points in an elimination game. pic.twitter.com/qqiDuT0uWD – 11:57 PM

Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Looks like @Dejounte Murray never got his wind and full conditioning back from the recent respiratory problem he had. – 11:55 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Dejounte Murray pointed to Valaciunas as the X factor, and here he is with 20 points, 12 rebounds. Not pretty, but tough to overcome. – 11:55 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Spurs cut the lead to six and the Pels immediately responded with a couple buckets from BI and another from JV to push the lead back to 12.
The defense has been really solid for New Orleans tonight when it’s been needed. – 11:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
75 combined points for McCollum, Ingram, and Jonas.
Pels by 12 pic.twitter.com/QqsztqwU3k – 11:54 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Spurs had cut the Pelicans lead to 6 points — and it could have been trimmed to 4 if Murray makes a contested lay-in, but New Orleans has gone on a quick 6-0 run to push their lead to 103-91 with 3:28 remaining. – 11:54 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Spurs cut it to six.
Pels get a stop to prevent it from getting lower and then answer with a quick 6-0 run to push the lead back to 12.
103-91 with 3:28 left. – 11:54 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Huge pair of buckets by Brandon Ingram (23 pts) working in his mid-range office to put NOLA back up 103-91 at 3:28 – 11:54 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
And just like that the Spurs go cold on a few possessions and the Pels start scoring, 10 point game again. – 11:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pelicans defense is big and aggressive. They will lay on you. They’ll give up the 3, but that’s not exactly where Spurs excel offensively – 11:53 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans are closing a play-in game with the 35th pick and an undrafted rookie. – 11:53 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans might try to push the ball a little here to try to get some run-outs and easy baskets. Spurs are making them work for every look in the halfcourt during dry spell – 11:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
17 points for Vassell to lead the Spurs in scoring
Spurs down by just 6 – 11:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
5.5 minutes left in the 4th and the Spurs have held the Pelicans to 5 points in the quarter – 11:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Spurs had worst free throw attempt rate in the league this year, and they’re not getting there here as they go consecutive possessions without scoring – 11:51 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
RETURN TO SENDER!!!!!
ANOTHER POELTL BLOCK 🔥🔥🔥 – 11:50 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Pelicans need to find a spark to close this out.
It’s gotten a little tight in here as the clock rolls toward 11 and the lead trims to single digits. – 11:47 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Herb Jones is a go-hard, man. That type of effort is infectious – 11:46 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOO! 👏 – 11:42 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Oh the Spurs and their comebacks. Let’s see where this one takes them. – 11:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Single digits… just too bad that Spurs had to fall behind by 21 before making this push. – 11:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Josh Richardson is the 6th Spurs player with a double digit scoring night pic.twitter.com/lQlGLTB5Gj – 11:40 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Having Poeltl on the floor changes everything for the Spurs. If only they could clone him – 11:40 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
loooots of time left. Great to see the Spurs put up a fight like the Cavaliers did last night. – 11:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trimmed the Pelicans’ 21 point lead down to 9 with 7.5 minutes left… – 11:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
After a tough first half shooting the ball, Keldon Johnson is tied as the leading scorer for the Spurs at the moment pic.twitter.com/oBRXopvocw – 11:38 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
B.I. on the move 💪
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/4XX3THLKEl – 11:34 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Another phantom call on the Pelicans. Jose Alvarado called for a discontinued dribble. Didn’t see it on replay. – 11:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
McCollum had only one assist in first half, with two turnovers.
Missed 6 of 8 shots in third quarter, but had four third quarter assists, three to Jonas Valanciunas.
That counter to the adjustment helped extend the lead for New Orleans. – 11:31 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Points in the paint:
Spurs 28 (14 of 33)
Pelicans 42 (21 of 31) – 11:31 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
One quarter to go in the 5⃣0⃣4⃣ pic.twitter.com/nJtpE879Zp – 11:29 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Pelicans by 17
NOP take the 3Q 31-25
McCollum 32 points
Pelicans are a +14 in the paint and have tied the Spurs in 3PT scoring pic.twitter.com/7j8Uox3q4f – 11:29 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Pels 21-31 in the paint, Spurs 14-33, 4/16 on floaters – 11:29 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
END Q3 | SAS 75, NOP 92
#GoSpursGo – 11:29 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Pelicans 92, Spurs 74
McCollum 32 pts & 5 assts
Valanciunas 17 pts & 12 rebs
Ingram 17 pts – 11:29 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
So wild watching experience vs youth. McCollum is making everything look and feel routine, while many of the Spurs just seem rattled by the intensity and physicality. – 11:28 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
🚀🚀🚀 @CJ McCollum
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/rEFgle3Pl5 – 11:27 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Spurs’ offense has been extra ugly tonight. Whole lotta bad jump shots. – 11:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Drop defense on P&Rs against McCollum = wide open 3s pic.twitter.com/mKr2El3cov – 11:26 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Naji Marshall is going to drive right at you – 11:26 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
27 1H points for CJ McCollum! My man’s like that!! 🪣
pic.twitter.com/yd6W5evHFL – 11:25 PM

J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
very subtle shove there by zach collins – 11:25 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
put ’em in a spin cycle 🌪 pic.twitter.com/rX2mOA99Sj – 11:21 PM

Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Getting caught up on this game… and good golly @CJ McCollum dialed in – 11:20 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New Prestige TV Pod: ‘Winning Time’ thru 6 episodes with me, @ChrisRyan77 + @BigWos. This show is finding its stride, kinda like my guy Herb Jones!
open.spotify.com/episode/2paqTL… – 11:18 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
It’s still so weird seeing C.J. McCollum in anything other than a Blazers jersey – 11:18 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
McCollum, Ingram and Valanciunas (who has been going to WORK lately in the paint) are a combined 25/37 from the field – 11:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Spurs have given up double-digit scoring quarters to four very different players (Ingram, McCollum, Alvarado, Valanciunas) – 11:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs now get a chance to do something they couldn’t do in the regular season – win a game when down by 20 points (0-13). – 11:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
There’s absolutely no reason Zion should have a chain that big lmao – 11:16 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
It’s starting to teeter here for the Spurs.
Pelicans have just bombarded them offensively since the 1st quarter, and SA just not keeping pace.
The energy in here is rolling too. – 11:15 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Just a reminder that the Spurs qualified for this extravaganza by losing 14 more games than they won. – 11:15 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The amount of backtracking and pretzel twisting is going to be absolutely wild the second Zion Williamson returns and immediately starts dropping 30 on 11-14 shooting.
Legitimately stunning the degree to which everyone just pretends last year didn’t happen. – 11:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Spurs change up to put 2 on the ball in PnR vs CJ, and he burns them to JV for a dunk – 11:13 PM
Jeremy Woo @JeremyWoo
I was *waaaaay* too low on Herb Jones going into last year’s draft. Liked him as a freshman, then didn’t pay close enough attention after he struggled as a sophomore (mistake to learn from). Loved the defense but didn’t think he’d shoot enough to maximize everything else. Whoops! – 11:13 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Zion Williamson discourse on TV, podcasts, twitter, blogs, etc. is absolutely out of control.
Did the entire world collectively forget how good he was 12 months ago?
What on earth are we doing? – 11:10 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Oh, okay, I see your A game Pelicans gameday crew!!!!!! – 11:09 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado are the latest Fred Vinson success stories. – 11:08 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herb steal ➡ Herb dunk
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/8WUiRulmk7 – 11:08 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones drills his second 3-pointer of the 2nd half.
Then he stared Dejounte Murray down a bit down while backpedaling on defense.
Pelicans in complete control and lead 77-60 nearly midway through the 3rd quarter. – 11:08 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Herb Jones is a special player. – 11:06 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans have made five straight three-pointers after starting the game 1/6. Crowd always loves it when Herb sinks a 3 – 11:05 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb Jones is a special player – 11:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: CJ McCollum is the second guard in NBA history with a 20-PPG season shooting 35% from three but lower than 70% from the FT line.
Imagine if he starts making his free throws again (5-5 so far tonight). pic.twitter.com/QQ1lQbmEZs – 11:05 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
During the regular season the Spurs came back in 6% of their games when trailing by 15 points. – 11:04 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum finally misfired on a shot after he had made nine in a row from the field. His career high is 10 straight – 11:01 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Get in on the action with these first half photos 📸🗣
https://t.co/oKqjeFqqkP >>> pic.twitter.com/gYvngYB5aM – 10:59 PM

Bill Herenda @billherenda
#Pels made more FTs (12) than #Spurs have attempted (7), 61% FG%, 65% 2FG%, 50% 3FG%, McCollum & Ingram combined 40 pts, 15-27 FGs, 56%, Alvarado 10 pts off bench, 3-3 3FGs, +9 reb margin, 24-12 paint points #NBA pic.twitter.com/i5DeTeZI0Z – 10:58 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
“Galactic” is keeping the energy level high at halftime. The New Orleans band has Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph out front. pic.twitter.com/hAEkt9xHgH – 10:57 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
New Orleans ended that first half on a 14-4 run last 3:36 of second quarter.
Spurs only made one field goal in that time, and it took a 911 midranger from Josh Richardson out of a timeout to get even that. And McCollum capped a perfect quarter by answering with a layup. – 10:57 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Halftime stats 🧮
@CJ McCollum 27 pts, 10-12 FG, 2-3 from 3
@Brandon Ingram 13 pts, 3 ast, 3 reb, 1 poster
@AlvaradoJose15 10 pts, 3-3 from deeeeep
@JValanciunas 8 reb, 5 pts – 10:56 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I love everything about Jose Alvarado’s defense. The finger wag on stops! pic.twitter.com/7PADK2cGJ1 – 10:54 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
What is your @sociosUSA top moment of the first half? – 10:53 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
if this New Orleans crowd sounds like they’ve been waiting an eternity to properly avenge that Game 7 in 2008 it’s because they have. clear Poydras all the way down to Tchoupitoulas. – 10:51 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
1st half scoring:
CJ McCollum – 27
Spurs starters – 25
(H/t @ESPNStatsInfo) – 10:51 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
CJ McCollum out-scored the entire #Spurs lineup combined in the first half. – 10:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Feel like Spurs can make a push here in this second half. If nothing else, because I don’t have a forecast that includes multiple 3s in both halves for Alvarado, and can’t imagine Pop is going to keep letting his defense get efficiently cooked by CJ (27 points, 10/12 FGs) – 10:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Shooting stats at the half.
Pelicans are taking away the Spurs’ best strength on offense – paint scoring
On the other end, the Pelicans are shooting 75% in the paint pic.twitter.com/lTXUAAuGRl – 10:49 PM

Mike Tokito @mtokito
That was some show CJ McCollum put on in the first half. – 10:49 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A heist movie starring Jose Alvarado and Herb Jones except it only lasts nine minutes because that’s how long it takes them to steal everything on Earth. – 10:49 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pelicans 61, Spurs 50
– CJ: 27p, 10/12 FG (7/7 FG in 2Q)
– BI: 13p, 3r, 3a
– JV: 5p, 8r
– Jose: 10p, 3/3 3P
Pels: 61.1 FG%, 5/10 3P, 12/17 FT
Spurs: 41.9 FG%, 7/17 3P, 7/8 FT – 10:48 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Frantic and flustered finish to the half, but all things considered, it could be a lot worse right now. Pelicans perimeter length is really mucking things up for the Spurs, which was the main concern coming in. – 10:47 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
Blazers trade a player of McCollum’s stature and don’t even get a starter or high pick in return. – 10:47 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Could not have gone worse for Murray or for Johnson, and couldn’t have gone much better for Ingram or for McCollum, and it’s an 11-point game at halftime.
Somewhere in this arena there’s a slender Argentine reminding people about regression to the mean. – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Halftime at New Orleans
San Antonio Spurs: 50
McCollum/Ingram/Alvarado: 50 – 10:47 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
For those that haven’t been, NBA games in New Orleans are something you need to put on your list especially on this level. Very unique atmosphere. Fun Mardi Gras like crowd. Bounce music. Shrimp Po Boys and frozen daiquiris. Just haven’t had a consistent winner. Maybe now they do pic.twitter.com/AXdKvBrwsw – 10:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st half: Pelicans 61, Spurs 50
McCollum 27 pts (10-12 FG)
Ingram 13 pts
Alvarado 10 pts
CJ and Jose accounted for 29 of the Pels 35 points in the 2nd quarter. They had the SKC absolutely rocking. Those guys came up in a major way after BI took a seat with 3 fouls. – 10:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Brutal end to the half for Spurs. Cut the deficit to 2 somehow without Dejounte and then gave up an 11-2 run in the last three minutes. Nearly pulled it off. – 10:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pelicans didn’t have to fear anyone on that Spurs offense with Dejounte out, and they fed off that crowd to bust game open. Will be interesting to see if that defense travels – 10:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Pelicans by 11
NOP take the 2Q 35-28
McCollum with 27 points in the first half
Pelicans are a +12 in the paint and +5 from the FT line
Spurs are still winning the 3PT line by 6 pic.twitter.com/npcqfL4z9M – 10:46 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
CJ McCollum has 27 first-half points. That’s tied for the most he’s had in a half in a postseason/play-in game in his career.
Also from @ESPNStatsInfo:
In the second quarter, CJ was:
– 4-4 when contested, 3-3 when open
– 5-5 off the dribble
– 5-5 on jump shots – 10:46 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Monster half for CJ McCollum. 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting. Scored from everywhere. – 10:46 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones SWATS Keldon Johnson into next week!!
Yes, that’s how the 1st half really ended. #NotOnHerb
What a fantastic close by the Pelicans. They lead 61-50 over the Spurs and have all the momentum. – 10:46 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb swatted Keldon Johnson’s last-second 3 out of bounds. Then stared him down. Pels lead 61-50 at halftime. – 10:45 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jose Alvarado is so much fun. – 10:45 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones mean mugging? Herb Jones mean mugging. – 10:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Keldon Johnson’s iso defense has not impressed tonight. Gotten scored on pretty easily by CJ and Ingram. – 10:45 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
CJ McCollum has 27 at the half. LET’S GO – 10:44 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
IT IS OFFICIALLY LIT FAM
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/nx0W3MhjZK – 10:44 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum is losing his mind.
27 points in the 1st half. – 10:44 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
McCollum up to 25 already. Yeeeeeesh. Dude is just cookin – 10:44 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Jose Alvarado arguably being the most impactful player in this game is something. – 10:43 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Smoothie King Center going wild after last few sequences. Another Herb Jones stymy on a Spurs drive leads to Jose Alvarado stripping VAssell and a CJ 3. Pelicans with huge end of 2nd quarter run. pic.twitter.com/3K5xS39WS2 – 10:43 PM

Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Maybe the Pelicans would be in the play-in without Jose Alvarado emerging as a game-changing reserve, but they definitely wouldn’t have any chance to advance through it without him. – 10:43 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Oof the Spurs have missed Dejounte over the last couple of minutes. Just playing frantically. – 10:43 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum 25 pts matches his season high for any half. He improved to 9/11 from field and 2/3 from three-point range with a bucket that may have topped any previous high for crowd volume so far, which is saying something – 10:42 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
CJ McCollum is on pace for a 50 point game.
Pelicans with their largest lead of 11 points after the Spurs got within a possession pic.twitter.com/9w5oizgScz – 10:42 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
What a sequence for New Orleans.
After hitting that 3, CJ McCollum ran to the other baseline hyping the crowd up as San Antonio called the timeout. – 10:42 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
CJ McCollum, now it’s a party. – 10:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A lot of casual fans are getting their first exposure to Jose Alvarado tonight and are probably wondering why he isn’t the MVP and honestly I don’t have a good answer for them. – 10:42 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Shades of Norris Cole vs the Spurs! – 10:42 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones picks up the charge. His defense is always good, but he’s been extra special tonight. – 10:40 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb Jones – 10:40 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones is pretty good at this playing defense thing. – 10:40 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Back-to-back incredible defensive plays by Herb Jones – 10:40 PM
Jeremy Woo @JeremyWoo
Living vicariously through Jose Alvarado – 10:40 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
calm, cool and collected. that’s @CJ McCollum for ya.
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/ASGFcCDhyf – 10:39 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado CAN SHOOT! – 10:38 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jose Alvarado is not afraid of the moment. – 10:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Spurs now attacking Hayes on the perimeter, getting switched onto their drivers and attacking. Have gotten 2 fouls and a bucket out of that. – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
We don’t talk about Jonas Valanciunas hair evolution nearly enough pic.twitter.com/Ilovpfjfjl – 10:37 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum is having a huge half. He’s up to 20 points on 7-9 shooting. Been hitting shots from all over the floor. – 10:37 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs fast-breaks: where anything can happen. – 10:36 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
All 12 of the Pelicans fans sure are making a lot of noise! – 10:35 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
More robbery. Another horrendous call. Jaxson Hayes’ block appeared clean in real time and on replay.
What the hell is going on?? – 10:34 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Ingram goes out with three fouls mid 2Q. McCollum (17) and Ingram (13) have combined for 30 of team’s 45 pts, but #Pelicans are having to work for a lot of what they’re getting on offense. It is 2-0 Pels in fast-break pts, an area the second unit has excelled in recently – 10:34 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
And now Brandon Ingram is saddled with three fouls, with Trey Murphy coming into the game for him.
No, I will NOT let that offensive foul call go. That’s ridiculous. And it could change the entire complexion of this game. – 10:33 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Now, Brandon Ingram has to take a seat after picking up his 3rd foul. This will be a huge five minutes for the Pels to close the half. – 10:33 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram just picked up his 3rd. He’ll sit the final 5:17 of the quarter. – 10:32 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Back-to-back triples from Dev and Tre 🎯
#GoSpursGo – 10:30 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Devin Vassell with a 12 point first half. He has 12 of the Spurs’ 18 points from three – 10:28 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Spurs getting some big shots from 3 by Vassell (36% this season) and Tre Jones (20%) to stay within striking distance – 10:28 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Keldon Johnson – where are you? – 10:26 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
You’re kidding me. That’s an AWFUL offensive foul call on Brandon Ingram.
THIS IS PLAYOFF BASKETBALL, @OfficialNBARefs MOREOVER, NOT A FOUL ON BI. – 10:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
During the regular season, the Spurs were able to come back in 12% of their games when trailing by 10 points. – 10:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
49.5% FT shooter Jakob Poeltl still shooting right handed – 10:25 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
beautiful 🤌 @AlvaradoJose15 for three!
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/abyIQfFSk6 – 10:21 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado made more shots in pregame workouts than I’ve ever seen him make previously. Just backed that up by drilling a difficult 3-pointer on the move. – 10:19 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs might need a Lonnie night – 10:18 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Poor third foul by Dejounte Murray, clearly went into body of CJ (the shooter). That stings. – 10:18 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
15 point first half for CJ McCollum
Pelicans by 6 pic.twitter.com/My5qJtYDQd – 10:18 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Murray’s third foul. Just like that the Spurs are in dangerous territory. – 10:17 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McClinic draws a third foul on Dejounte Murray while shooting a three-pointer. CJ taking over the last couple minutes, up to 15 pts on 5/7 FGs – 10:17 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Dejounte Murray picks up his third foul with 10:27 in the second quarter. Bumped CJ on a 3. He’s coming out. – 10:17 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Dejounte Murray just picked up foul No. 3 on that 3-point attempt by CJ.
There is 10:27 left in the 2Q. – 10:16 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Dejounte Murray just picked up his 3rd foul. That’s a big one. – 10:16 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Dejounte Murray picks up his third foul walking into CJ McCollum’s 3-point attempt. #HUGE – 10:16 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Not a bad first quarter for the Spurs despite looking a little uptight offensively. Weathered some foul trouble, an 8-0 Pelicans run and some rough shooting. – 10:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
11 first quarter points for Brandon Ingram, who is still gaining traction after missing most of March with hamstring issue.
Got 9 shots up, but still found time to assist McCollum and Murphy.
Pelicans living in paint, while Spurs struggling inside. – 10:15 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With Johnson and Murray a combined 1 of 7, Spurs shot 9 of 24 from field in 1Q. – 10:14 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
HERB AT THE BUZZER 🚨
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/N30Owzqgg8 – 10:14 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
CJ McCollum is the lowest rated pick and roll ball defender in the NBA. Shouldn’t the Spurs be trying to get him into more actions – 10:13 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
END Q1 | SAS 22, NOP 26
#GoSpursGo – 10:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Pelicans by 4
Ingram with 11 points in the 1Q.
Spurs shot 38% from the floor and are only down 4.
Pelicans winning the paint by 8.
Spurs staying close because of +6 edge in 3PT scoring pic.twitter.com/fXMkjJ3gs1 – 10:13 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Despite not making a 3, the Pelicans own a 26-22 lead entering the 2Q. – 10:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Pelicans are absolutely assaulting the rim right now. 8-10 at the rim and 10 FTA in the first quarter. Have had some great finishes, but Largely getting way too easy of a runway. – 10:12 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Pelicans 26, Spurs 22
Ingram 11 pts & 2 assts
McCollum 8 pts
Jones 4 pts
Pels shooting 50 percent so far, but only 3 assists on 10 field goals. They’re gonna have to get the ball moving more to take pressure off BI and CJ. – 10:12 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Excellent sequence to end the first quarter. Herb Jones forced Dejounte Murray into a midrange jumper without rhythm — Herb’s D has been fabulous against Dejounte so far — and Jones beats the buzzer on an up and under. Pelicans lead Spurs, 26-22. – 10:12 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Spurs set a high pick for Murray on Naji, which forced #Pelicans to switch defensively, but that only led Murray into a matchup with Herb (not ideal). Pels take advantage with a stop, then layup at other end by Herb. NOP 26-22 end 1Q – 10:11 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks fans should be rooting for whomever wins this game to beat the Clippers on Friday.
Both the Pelicans and Spurs finished with a worse record than the Knicks, which means if one makes the playoffs, then the Knicks move up from 12th- to 11th-best lottery odds. – 10:11 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
oh yeah, Zach’s got moves 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oBYKhgZDDZ – 10:10 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
that boy floated 🛟 @treymurphy
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/iZI4ai5Stx – 10:09 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
I encourage Hornets fans to direct your positive vibes into supporting the Pelicans in the play in, if they beat SA & LAC Hornets get their 1st round pick. – 10:07 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
How did Trey Murphy finish THAT? Zach Collins met Trey up top, hung in the air, then flipped it in. – 10:06 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
New Orleans’ offense as soon as Zach Collins came in for Poeltl pic.twitter.com/DYb8fb5QTR – 10:04 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
FTAs: Pelicans 8, Spurs 0. – 10:04 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
New graphic displayed on scoreboard when Nance, Murphy and Graham checked in for #Pelicans that read “It’s Second Line Time” – 10:03 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Pelicans’ priority is to deter penetration and block off the paint, and the Spurs have settled over the last few possessions after the initial drive was cut off. – 10:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Brandon Ingram with 8 of the Pelicans’ 13 points to start the game.
He only played in 2 of the 4 games vs the Spurs this season, averaging 24.5 PPG pic.twitter.com/tJEvFLfsRX – 10:01 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
GET UP THERE BRANDON INGRAM! 😳
(📼 @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/aBhFLslYc5 – 10:01 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
That was a really smart alignment by New Orleans. Not just a double drag pick and roll. Not just a double drag clever way to involve Murray in the action. All that plus the timing of the two screens was perfect to make Murray switch onto Ingram with two fouls. Great execution – 9:59 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
THE CROWD WENT ABSOLUTELY WILD FOR THIS B.I. POSTER
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/oco71BIHWd – 9:59 PM

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Flowers to first year head coach Willie Green of the Pelicans for the job he’s done w/ this team without Zion, changing roster, injuries and still finding a path to some stability. 💐🙌🏽 – 9:59 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
And a Brandon Ingram lay-in gives the Pelicans a 13-12 lead as the Spurs call timeout. New Orleans overcame an 8-2 deficit out of the gates well (a couple Devin Vassell bombs). Now San Antonio’s two best players have two fouls each and the Pels have momentum. – 9:58 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram started 0/3 from the field before he decided to throw down one of the best dunks of the season (over Zach Collins), then Eurostepped in for a layup. It is loud in here – 9:58 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
YIKESSSSSSS BRANDON INGRAM. – 9:57 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram just dunked ALL OVER Zach Collins. #WOW – 9:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Oh my goodness Brandon Ingram – 9:56 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Two really bad fouls by Poeltl on JV early. Neither really had a chance of working. Fortunately for San Antonio Zach Collins has provided capable backup play recently. – 9:53 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pels doing a good job of attacking the paint early.
Dejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl both have two fouls halfway thru the 1st. – 9:53 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
That’s two fouls on Jakob Poeltl and two on Dejounte Murray early in this one. – 9:52 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Huge call. Dejounte Murray just picks up his second foul when Herb Jones drove baseline. – 9:51 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Herbert Jones baseline drives leads to Dejounte Murray 2nd foul just 4:15 into game – 9:50 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
good to have ya back @Brandon Ingram 🤝
📺: @ESPNNBA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/SpkwZJAmxR – 9:50 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The audio is coming through on this Pelicans-Spurs broadcast before the video – 9:49 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Dev starting us off strong👌 pic.twitter.com/f1rtomGueZ – 9:49 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The evening can still get worse for Charlotte, if Pelicans lose. Hornets have top-14 protected first from New Orleans. – 9:49 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Starting off the game with a steal by @Herb Jones 🔒 pic.twitter.com/ingPLMToaV – 9:48 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Let the fun begin! 🎉 Enter the Spurs Digital Arena pres. by https://t.co/XBIqcJVztn for a chance to win a Spurs Bobblehead Prize Pack ➡ https://t.co/hH6dLaKX2F pic.twitter.com/mfZnvhNIfX – 9:44 PM

David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Josh Primo has a chance to be the youngest player ever to score in a play-in game, right? – 9:44 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
This place hasn’t been this loud since Zion made 4 3s. – 9:44 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
how many people are seeing the pels and the spurs for the first time this year – 9:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Over the last 32 days of the season, the Spurs had the NBA’s 10th best defense and the Pelicans had the NBA’s 10th best offense.
(And Spurs had NBA’s 19th offense while Pelicans had NBA’s 17th defense)
Going to be interesting to see how Spurs deal with Pelicans’ size on glass. – 9:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Win or go home for the Spurs and Pelicans pic.twitter.com/w8PC4deRXN – 9:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve always wanted to live in New Orleans for like four or five months. I don’t think I could make it any longer without the food scene killing me. – 9:42 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
This is the most Pelicans fans in this building since Zion’s debut. – 9:39 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Clint Capela grabbed 17 rebounds in tonight’s contest. His 17 boards are tied with Jonas Valanciunas (8/15/20) for the fourth-most rebounds in an NBA Play-In game. – 9:28 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
First 5⃣ on the floor
#MetaQuestPlayIn | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/OuIGDUFyPF – 9:23 PM

Sean Kelley @SeanKelleyLive
One of these guys is my broadcast partner tonight in New Orleans on @ESPNRadio . The other is a friend who likes to mash quarterbacks. @Kelenna Azubuike @camjordan94. @New Orleans Pelicans vs @San Antonio Spurs Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/SNE49F4m2X – 9:19 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Here we go, Spurs Fam! Tune into the battle in the bayou TONIGHT! 💪
📺: @ESPN
⏰: 8:30 PM
#MetaQuestPlayin | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/2XtpstptGE – 9:13 PM

Mike Finger @mikefinger
Thought it was funny this morning to see how star-struck Josh Primo was after getting asked a question by Mark Jones.
We think of the Spurs as being used to all this. But tonight they start a teenager who still hasn’t played in an NBA game with a true national audience. – 9:04 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Garrett Temple bought the Pelicans postseason suits 🤝 pic.twitter.com/0gUTGm7Jgi – 9:03 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Go download the official Pelicans app presented by
@Verizon to keep up with game highlights, photos, stats and more >>
https://t.co/OdAufxmFbX pic.twitter.com/9wfx850Jfs – 8:59 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:57 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Let’s get it 💪
#WBD | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/zUPSYLn5gm – 8:53 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs and Pelicans pic.twitter.com/B4tDUp6EQA – 8:49 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
ESPN’s Doris Burke told me: “I remember when Becky was hired (by the Spurs) I was working w/ Jeff (Van Gundy)…and I remember asking, ‘OK, how do we define success here?’ He said, ‘It’s very simple: Do they accept her coaching?’ And clearly the answer has been a definitive yes.” – 8:49 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Spurs starters:
Dejounte Murray
Josh Primo
Devin Vassell
Keldon Johnson
Jakob Poeltl – 8:46 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green said Brandon Ingram has no minutes restrictions. Full go. pic.twitter.com/MpWLmMax1K – 8:44 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
B.I. is back 😀
🏀: vs San Antonio
🕣: 8:30 pm CT
📺: ESPN
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/hBYIZyzbOm – 8:43 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Josh Primo said this morning Becky helped him become a better defender:
“Becky is one of the greatest minds in basketball that I know. That is just how you have to see it. I have loved being able to work with her. It’s sad that she has got to go, but I am really happy for her.” – 8:42 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With the WNBA season approaching, Becky Hammon is no longer with the Spurs, Pop said.
“She’s been very, I don’t know how to say, she’s been wonderful for a while…I just wish her well and I just wish she was here,” Pop said.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 8:39 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Watching the 36-win Pelicans and 34-win Spurs play postseason basketball. pic.twitter.com/CM1eI6xodL – 8:34 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Clocking in.
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/lMG2H7Rvwv – 8:34 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Zion throwing down 360s??? – 8:21 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Try your hand at Pelicans Postseason pick ‘em!
Answer 5 stat prediction questions each quarter for a shot to win an autographed team basketball.
Play now on the Pelicans app: https://t.co/o9NQ2Q5qSm pic.twitter.com/RBYfCs4jbd – 8:15 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He’s been very important to us. He’s taken on a leadership role. He scores for us, he’s competitive.” – Coach Pop on not knowing Josh Richardson that well initially and how Richardson has quickly become one of the leaders on the team. – 8:09 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans have @Rajsmoove DJ’ing tonight and honestly I don’t know why this isn’t an every game thing… – 8:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“For these guys every game has been like a development for them. This is a bigger stage.” – Coach Pop on the young Spurs preparing to play in the play-in game. – 8:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Everybody’s ready to go.” – Coach Pop on the Spurs players entering today’s play-in game – 8:04 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas have been on winning teams in the play-in tournament.
Look for them to set the tone for the New Orleans Pelicans against the San Antonio Spurs tonight.
Let’s Geaux!! https://t.co/3taOU7358U pic.twitter.com/Dv1Ot99zVQ – 8:03 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Join on Pelicans Pregame Live as we countdown to tip-off with @JoelMeyersNBA, @adaniels33, and @ErinESummers!
#WBD | @FDSportsbook twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:02 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Spurs Fam unite!! 🙌
Win or go home. It all comes down to this! #PorVida pic.twitter.com/CHjZJ4hsgp – 8:00 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
on their gtemp flow 🥶👔
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/9GxBnN6i0L – 7:57 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Outside the @SmoothieKingCtr about to open the doors for fans 🙌
#WBD pic.twitter.com/L238i5rLaV – 7:56 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green, after being asked about the atmosphere in arena tonight for #Pelicans-Spurs: “Fans are super pumped up, excited to get in the building and root for a team that plays hard and plays together. It’s just a fun time of year. We’re glad to be a part of it.” – 7:54 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Brandon Ingram (right hamstring tightness) is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. San Antonio. – 7:54 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right hamstring tightness) WILL play tonight in New Orleans’ play-in game against visiting San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 7:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Fans are super pumped up.” – Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green on the atmosphere before tip-off in New Orleans today – 7:46 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram is good to go and won’t have any restrictions, Willie Green says. – 7:46 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
“It’s important to be able to express yourself and feel you’re coming to where you can be who you are.”
Last week @Jock Landale & @Tre Jones visited Jewish Family Service San Antonio for some yoga & provided families tickets to our Fan Appreciation Night pres. by @mylocalashley! pic.twitter.com/HT5ijbbvxq – 7:16 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Come join us at 7:50pm tonight ahead of tip-off to see live card-breaking by https://t.co/SWqfPUEUut with a 2020-21 @PaniniAmerica Prizm Basketball Box with 4 autographed cards!
Fans will be able to enter for a chance to win the box we open 🙌 pic.twitter.com/3QlF06Rw2z – 7:10 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Getting ready 🎯
🏀: vs San Antonio
🕣: 8:30pm CT
📺: ESPN
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/rGuRNMSyiz – 7:08 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Wins our @WWE title and now he’s corporate Willy 😂
@Willy Hernangomez pic.twitter.com/37APY7rbTy – 6:53 PM

Mike Finger @mikefinger
Speaking of which, wrote about why, like many who visit New Orleans, the Spurs can indulge themselves tonight without worrying about the consequences of tomorrow. expressnews.com/sports/columni… – 6:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs notebook leads off with the bond between former Alabama teammates Josh Primo and the Pelicans’ Herbert Jones, both rookies but the former a teen and the latter 23.
Also, Keldon defends the ‘Wolves right to party and JRich says Pop surprised him.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:28 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Big Body 🤝 Big Fundamental
Keldon is ROLLING ♨ #PorVida pic.twitter.com/4fpxHchiJp – 6:22 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
If the Pelicans are going to cut off Murray’s penetration and swarm pick-and-rolls, the Spurs are going to have to rely on others to take advantage of some different potential wrinkles — including that two-big lineup that gave New Orleans fits last month matthewtynan.substack.com/p/for-murray-a… – 6:17 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
We all talking SPICY now cause of @Josh Richardson 🤣
Whether through his words or his play, Josh’s veteran presence has been a huge confidence boost for the group. Not to mention the dude is an absolute BUCKET. This is his 𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 💯
@FrostBank | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/GedHM1q4We – 5:12 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Bring on the play-in!
@New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green tells @Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 how he kept the team motivated after a rough start of the season.
Hear Spurs-Pelicans tonight at 9:30pm ET on NBA Radio! https://t.co/Wir3FS92Ki pic.twitter.com/G7HCMTclOS – 4:06 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
when someone says they have any plans other than watching the Spurs in the Play-In tonight 🤦🤨 pic.twitter.com/T4kW6vH70z – 4:01 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
With a start against the Pelicans in the regular-season finale, Kevon Looney became one of five players in the NBA to play in all 82 regular-season games. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/11/war… – 4:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
On today’s Pelicans podcast, @espnnba Analyst Doris Burke joins Daniel Sallerson to preview tonight’s play-in game between the Pelicans and the Spurs.
Listen here: https://t.co/qG0TJdxTp4
@heydb | @dsallerson | #WBD pic.twitter.com/TXyLsEMuP6 – 3:38 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Earlier the Spurs announced Romeo Langford is available for tonight’s play-in game. – 3:33 PM

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