The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 121-106, at Smoothie King Center on Friday.

While there were eight ties and 11 lead changes in this game, New Orleans won all four individual quarters. That allowed them to maintain the lead for the final 23 minutes, outscoring San Antonio in the second half, 58-45. The Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field and 93 percent from the free-throw line (27-of-29) while holding the Spurs to 46 percent from the field and 82 percent from the charity stripe (14-of-17). New Orleans also won the turnover battle, 19-11, while outscoring them in the paint, 52-38.

The Spurs (3-16) were led by Devin Vassell, collecting the bench with 14 points and two assists off of the bench. Jeremy Sochan led the starters with 13 points, three rebounds and four assists. Zach Collins compiled 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Keldon Johnson amassed 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

The Pelicans (11-9) were led by Jonas Valanciunas, providing 24 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. CJ McCollum tallied 19 points, three rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Herbert Jones had 17 points, four rebounds and three steals, while Brandon Ingram totaled 14 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

New Orleans has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Saturday, traveling to face the Chicago Bulls. As for San Antonio, they're off until Wednesday, traveling to play the Minnesota Timberwolves.