Zion Williamson dunked on Victor Wembanyama during the first quarter of the Pelicans' matchup against the Spurs on Friday night.

In the last meeting between Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama, Williamson scored on a fast break in the final seconds, tossing a layup over the 8-foot armspan of Wembanyama, to get a 114-113 Pelicans win on the road back in 2024.

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.

Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is including the entire extended family during his NBA rookie on-boarding process.

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

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

MEMPHIS - For the second straight season opener, the New Orleans Pelicans lost a starter to injury. The good news this time around is that it doesn't sound as serious.

Victor Wembanyama comes off a spectacular opening game as he leads the San Antonio Spurs into action on Friday night against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.