The San Antonio Spurs staved off a furious fourth-quarter comeback from Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans to claim their first victory since their ten-day hoops hiatus. Although the good guys found themselves severely shorthanded due to the same health and safety protocols that postponed four games, they rose to the occasion and secured vital stops down the stretch.
The Silver and Black improved to 17-12, climbing five games above .500 for the second time this season and holding onto fifth place in the hyper-competitive Western Conference. While it wasn’t a dominant win by any means, San Antonio showed the value of depth and determination.