The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs meet for the second time in three days on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans mounted a furious comeback Sunday, overcoming an early 17-point deficit to pull away late in the fourth quarter.

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The Spurs are coming off a dominant win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, led by young guard Devin Vassell with a 37-point outburst. Even without Wembanyama, the Spurs have enough talent to steal some wins down the stretch, especially with their new veteran backcourt.

Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set.

Barnes 4-9 3-4 15, Vassell 6-16 6-6 20, Biyombo 5-7 0-0 10, Fox 6-21 2-3 15, Paul 4-7 1-1 12, Champagnie 1-5 0-0 2, Sochan 6-11 0-0 12, Mamukelashvili 1-6 0-0 2, Johnson 4-7 1-2 11, Castle 1-4 1-2 4. Totals 38-93 14-18 103.

If he’s able to make it back before the end of the season, the 6-foot-6 swingman will look to make his case for a spot on next season’s roster.

Barnes 4-11 2-4 13, Vassell 1-9 2-2 5, Biyombo 4-6 2-5 10, Fox 3-16 6-7 13, Paul 1-10 1-1 4, Branham 0-1 0-0 0, Champagnie 6-13 0-0 18, Sochan 2-6 0-2 4, Bassey 2-3 0-0 4, Mamukelashvili 0-2 2-2 2 ...

The San Antonio Spurs have stayed in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a rematch of their game from Sunday night. The Spurs will be looking to correct thei