DeRozan, Spurs to take on Holiday, Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs (30-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (30-39, 11th in the Western Conference)
Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Southwest Division foes New Orleans and San Antonio hit the court.
The Pelicans are 4-8 in division matchups. New Orleans ranks third in the Western Conference in rebounding with 46.8 rebounds. Derrick Favors leads the Pelicans with 9.8 boards.
The Spurs are 5-6 against opponents in the Southwest Division. San Antonio is third in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from downtown. Bryn Forbes leads the Spurs shooting 38.8% from 3-point range.
The Spurs won the last meeting between these two squads 121-117 on Jan. 22. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points to help lead San Antonio to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lonzo Ball leads the Pelicans with 7.0 assists, and scores 11.9 points per game. Jrue Holiday is averaging 19.8 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 53.1% over the last 10 games for New Orleans.
DeMar DeRozan leads the Spurs averaging 22 points and has added 5.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. Derrick White is shooting 49.8% and averaging 17.7 points over the last 10 games for San Antonio.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 4-6, averaging 116 points, 47.2 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.7 points on 45.8% shooting.
Spurs: 5-5, averaging 119.5 points, 40.5 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120 points on 48.6% shooting.
INJURIES: Pelicans: None listed.
Spurs: Tyler Zeller: day to day (knee), Bryn Forbes: day to day (quad), Trey Lyles: out for season (appendicitis).
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