WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Manu Ginobili Wednesday had 26 points, and the Spurs avoided their fourth overtime loss at home in December.

Ginobili had seven points in overtime, helping the Spurs overcome an early six-point deficit in the extra period.

San Antonio star Tim Duncan had 16 points and 10 rebounds, tying Hall of Famer Karl Malone for fifth in career double-doubles with 814.

Anthony Davis had 21 points and 12 rebounds for New Orleans.