On the morning of April 14, 2022, Beijing time, the NBA Western Playoffs, the Pelicans played at home to the Spurs, the Pelicans established a double-digit advantage in the second quarter, the third quarter once led by 21 points, the Spurs chased the difference of six points in the fourth quarter of a wave of 16-1, the Pelicans re-maintained a score of about 10 points, and finally the Pelicans defeated the Spurs 113-103.
In the first quarter, McCollum made a layup to open the scoring for the Pelicans. Vassell three-pointers, Murray layup, Vassell three-pointers and spurs a wave of 8-0 lead. The Pelicans scored four points in a row. The Spurs held on to the lead, with the Pelicans coming in a 8-0 run after 8-12. The score was then glued, with the Spurs leveling 20-20. After the two sides were 22-22, the Pelicans scored four straight points to end the first quarter at 26-22.
In the second quarter, McCollum scored strongly, leading by nine points off the bench. With Ingram jumper, the Pelicans took a 40-30 lead. The Spurs' strong three-point performance chased down 46-47 and only one point. McCollum was threatening on the offensive end, and the Pelicans continued to pull the score 59-48. The Pelicans ended the first half 61-50.
In the third quarter, the Pelicans remained efficient on offense, leading by 17 points at 72-55. The Pelicans maintained a big score advantage, with Varan scoring consecutive points and the Pelicans taking an 85-64 lead. The Spurs chased the score 7-0. Marshall scored four straight points. Lonnie Walker three-pointer. McCollum responded with three points. The Pelicans ended the third quarter with a 92-75 lead.
In the fourth quarter, the Pelicans scored four straight points to lead by 21 points. The Spurs went on a 16-1 wave of attacks and chased down to 91-97. Ingram helped the Pelicans stop the bleeding, Varan played from the basket, Ingram hit a jumper and the Pelicans stopped the Spurs after a 6-0 run. Since then, the difference between the two sides has been around 10 points, and the Pelicans have won 113-103 against the Spurs.
Spurs, Vassell 23 points, Johnson 15 points and 5 rebounds, Pelter 16 points and 9 rebounds, Murray 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Richardson 12 points, Walker 12 points.
Pelicans, Ingram 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Varan 22 points, 14 rebounds, Jones 12 points and 5 rebounds, McCollum 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Alvarado 12 points