Following three close wins against their foes from the Big Easy, the Spurs look to sweep their regular season series against the Pelicans on Sunday night.
When the teams faced off last month in New Orleans, Pelicans rookie Derik Queen led all scorers with a 33-point triple-double in a 135-132 loss. Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III finished the night with 32 points, and Harrison Barnes paced the Spurs with 24 points.
It was a team effort on the offensive end for San Antonio with seven players in double figures, including 22 from rookie Dylan Harper off the bench.
Harper is averaging 11 points per game in a reserve role for the Spurs, although his shooting efficiency has dipped in recent losses. A return to form from Harper with matchups against the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder on the horizon would be a silver lining for San Antonio as the team navigates the dog days of the NBA season.
Despite a woeful record, the Pelicans have proven they can compete with the Spurs.
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