Pelicans Hosting Spurs for Play-In Game

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference play-in tournament game on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 8:30 PM CT in Smoothie King Center.

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference play-in tournament game on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 8:30 PM CT in Smoothie King Center. 

The Southwest Division tilt will determine which team advances to face the loser of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves contest on Friday, Apr. 15. The eventual winner will gain the NBA playoff berth in the West.

PLAY-IN GAME BROADCASTING

• San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Apr. 13, 8:30 PM CT, ESPN
• New Orleans Pelicans (if Winner) vs. Loser of LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, TBD, TNT

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Pelicans vs. Spurs (2021-22)

• Spurs lead the season series 3-1 over the Pelicans. 
• Pelicans average 109.5 PPG vs. Spurs.
• Pelicans: 45.52 FG%, 78.90 FT%, 33.18 3PT%

Head-to-Head Matchups

1. Mar 26: San Antonio 107, New Orleans 103 
2. Mar 18 New Orleans 124, San Antonio 91 
3. Feb 12 San Antonio 124, New Orleans 114 
4. Dec 12 San Antonio 112, New Orleans 97 

Other Notes: Pelicans leading scorer in the series is Jonas Valanciunas with 17.7 PPG.  Herbert Jones leads in steals with 1.67 SPG.  Devonte' Graham averages 34.10% in 3 PT shooting.

ODDS/BETTING

• New Orleans Pelicans: -225
• San Antonio Spurs: +188

PELICANS PLAYOFFS HIGHS (INDIVIDUAL)

• Total Points: 47, Anthony Davis vs. Portland 21-Apr-18
• Minutes: 48, Chris Paul vs. San Antonio 19-May-08
• Field Goals Made: 16, David West vs. San Antonio 13-May-08
• Field Goals Attempted: 27, Twice; most recently: Anthony Davis vs. Golden State 4-May-18
• Three-Point Field Goals: Made 5 Six times; most recently: Trevor Ariza at Los Angeles Lakers 26-Apr-11
• Three-Point Field Goals Attempted: 12, Baron Davis Twice
• Free Throws Made: 15, Anthony Davis vs. Portland 21-Apr-18
• Free Throws Attempted: 17, Anthony Davis vs. Portland 21-Apr-18
• Offensive Rebs: 7, Three times; most recently: Tyson Chandler vs. Dallas 29-Apr-08
• Defensive Rebs: 17, Anthony Davis at Golden State 8-May-18
• Total Rebs: 19, Anthony Davis at Golden State 8-May-18
• Assists: 21, Rajon Rondo vs. Golden State 4-May-18
• Steals: 5, Twice; most recently: Rajon Rondo at Golden State 1-May-18
• Turnovers: 7, Rajon Rondo at Golden State 1-May-18
• Blocked Shots: 5, David West vs. San Antonio 13-May-08

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