With the San Antonio Spurs not resting any key contributors, many expected for the Silver and Black to crush the no-name Pelicans. Through 3 quarters, these expectations were met, but lo and behold, New Orleans made things somewhat interesting in the fourth. Unfortunately, their deficit had been too great and they simply lacked enough firepower to make up any more ground than they did. With the win, the Spurs set an NBA record for 38 straight wins at home.
About 20 minutes before Alvin Gentry's pre-game conference, the New Orleans Pelicans newest 10-day contract, James Ennis, arrived inside the AT&T Center.