Paul scored 25 points .
New Orleans emerged as the only undefeated team in the Southwest Division , beating the San Antonio Spurs 99 - 90 Saturday night for a 3 - 0 start under first - year coach Monty Williams .
Paul scored 25 points and New Orleans emerged as the only undefeated team in the Southwest Division , beating the San Antonio Spurs 99 - 90 Saturday night for a 3 - 0 start under first - year coach Monty Williams .