Williamson's excellent play helps, but he is going to have to set the tone off the court for the Pelicans to move forward.

ESPN's Michael Wright reported Sunday that the forward currently weighs 264 pounds, which is the lightest he has been since the Pelicans drafted him in 2019. He started off the season at 284 pounds, so through his rehab and return to the court this season, he has dropped 20 pounds since training camp.

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three nights, overcoming an early double-digit deficit to win 109-103. New Orleans was down 19 points in the first half before a second-half comeback gave them a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

This is San Antonio’s new reality. Its 7-foot-3 unicorn’s absence has created rebounding opportunities for others.

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Spurs did get the better of the Pelicans for most of Sunday’s clash, but they shot the ball poorly from everywhere and failed to clean either end of the glass against an inconsistent New Orleans rebounding side. San Antonio will shoot better than the 33% from the field and 29% from downtown and won't be outrebounded by 23 as it was on Sunday.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) looks on during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans overcame a double-digit deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second consecutive game, 109-103, in the NBA on Tuesday night.

W ith the schedule not getting any easier, the Spurs found themselves facing the New Orleans Pelicans for a second straight time, hoping to take advantage of a team with a worse r