With the Spurs clinging to a 113-111 lead with 1:30 remaining, Johnson won a battle for the rebound of Castle's missed 3-pointer. Johnson passed it to Vassell, who drained a 3 from 26 feet to extend San Antonio's lead to 116-111 with 1:03 remaining.

One bright spot for New Orleans has been Zion Williamson's return from injury in January. The two-time all-star is averaging career-highs in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, where they allowed 81 points in the first half. The Spurs won't have time to rest, as they will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

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The San Antonio Spurs secured a 119-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by Devin Vassell's 22 points.