SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson each scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans blew a 20-point lead before rallying to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-95 on Sunday night. San Antonio had a 24-5 lead to open the fourth quarter, but New Orleans closed the game on a 17-3 run to avoid a season sweep by the Spurs.Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 16 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. Keldon Johnson added 15 points as the Spurs failed to capitalize on a double-digit comeback. New Orleans’ lead expanded to 19 points midway through the third quarter, prompting San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to replace his entire starting lineup after a timeout. The Spurs were 19 of 32 on free throws, including missing their final four free throws with the Pelicans leading 98-93. Trey Murphy III added 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds for New Orleans, which won its second straight game. The Spurs had their entire rotation available for the first time since Dec. 29 with the return of Devin Vassell from a left adductor strain. Vassell finished with 13 points in 25 minutes.___Sports in Spanish AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
