Four days after rapper NBA YoungBoy came to the Smoothie King Center and did his thing, NBA Long Boy (San Antonio Spurs’ center Victor Wembanyama) came and did the same. The New Orleans Pelicans lost 120-116 in overtime to Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs Friday night.

BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts the Brooklyn Nets after the Spurs took down the New Orleans Pelicans 120-116 in overtime. San Antonio finished 34-48 overall a season ago while going 20-21 at home. The Spurs averaged 113.9 points per game last season, 16.2 on free throws and 42.3 from beyond the arc.

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

Preview the San Antonio Spurs' NBA matchup with New Orleans, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) Friday evening. Tip from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Stephon Castle got his first look at Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper as the San Antonio Spurs took on the Dallas Mavericks.

The San Antonio Spurs open the season against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, Wednesday.

The Spurs have been one of the league’s most consistent and successful franchises, including coaching since joining the NBA in the 1976-77 season.

City Manager Erik Walsh broke the news during a panel discussion with small-business owners including chef Johnny Hernandez and Friendly Spot owner Jody Bailey Newman, who expressed concerns construction might impact their operations, according to the San Antonio Report, which puts on City Fest.

Zion Williamson led the way in scoring for the Pelicans, putting up 27 points in 36 minutes of action. Trey Murphy added 24 points in 45 minutes.