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With 12 games left to play, the Spurs’ magic number over the Pelicans is down to 7, which means that any combination of Spurs wins and Pelicans losses that add up to 7 or more will put the Spurs into the play-ins with a chance to advance into the playoffs, where the young players can gain valuable experience in the NBA post-season.