Overview
- Victor Wembanyama posted 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks before disqualification one minute into overtime.
- Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie buried key threes in OT and Harrison Barnes closed it at the line after Stephon Castle's go-ahead three late in regulation.
- Luke Kornet's 14 points and 12 rebounds fueled 20 offensive boards and 26 second-chance points that cushioned San Antonio's cold perimeter and free-throw shooting.
- Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 27 points and 10 rebounds, with Trey Murphy III scoring 24 and Jordan Poole 21 as rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears added 15 and 13.
- A foul-heavy contest included Keldon Johnson fouling out in the fourth and a noted stat dispute, with a team blog observing Wembanyama may have been shorted a 10th block; the Spurs host the Nets on Sunday.