The San Antonio Spurs took care of the visiting New Orleans Pelicans in a 98 - 79 win at AT & T Center on Saturday. San Antonio (30) came into this game as a huge favorite and they did n't disappoint against a struggling New Orleans (0 - 3) team. The Spurs led by 10 at the half and extended that lead to 23 headed into the fourth quarter. Defense was key for San Antonio, as they held New Orleans to 37 percent from the field and 17 percent from three - point range. The Pelicans were held to just 34 points in the second half, as they had to play this game in the back end of a back - to - back set. Anthony Davis was averaging nearly 50 points and 15 rebounds in his first two games, but struggled against an elite Spurs defense. Davis was held to 18 points and five rebounds on 6 - for - 15 shooting in the loss. E'Twaun Moore tied the team - lead with 18 points of his own. No other player scored in double figures for the Pelicans, as the other three starters combined for just 10 points. The bench did combine for 29 points and 25 rebounds, but most of that came in garbage time. Kawhi Leonard continued his torrid start, as he scored 22 points in just 27 minutes of play. He actually scored 16 of those points in the third quarter, which is a career - high for a single quarter for Leonard. Patty Mills started for Tony Parker and finished second on the team with 18 points and five assists. The only other starter in double figures was LaMarcus Aldridge, who totaled 12 points and six boards. San Antonio will hop on a plane to travel to Miami for a game on Sunday. It would n't be a surprise to see Gregg Popovich rest some starters in that sort of circumstance with his history. New Orleans is off until Tuesday, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.
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