The San Antonio Spurs (32-15) visit the Charlotte Hornets (21-28) in an interconference matchup. The Spurs, first in the Southwest Division, are on a roll with a balanced attack led by Victor Wembanyama, while the Hornets, 11th in the Eastern Conference, have won five straight but struggle defensively. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with San Antonio winning 117-116 on Feb. 7, 2025. The game was moved up due to inclement weather in Charlotte, adding an early tip-off twist. Spurs aim to extend their road success; Hornets look to leverage home court for an upset.
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT; moved up from original time due to weather)
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TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, KENS (Spurs), Bally Sports Southeast (Hornets)
Recent Team Forms
The Spurs have won seven of their last 10, showing resilience. The Hornets ride a five-game win streak, their longest of the season.
Spurs (7-3 in last 10): San Antonio averages 115.3 points scored and 110.6 allowed. They’ve won back-to-back, including 111-99 over Houston (Jan. 28) and 107-91 over Lakers (Jan. 7). Key wins: 123-113 over Indiana (Jan. 2), 95-100 over Boston (Jan. 10). Losses like 110-115 to Portland (Jan. 3) highlight occasional offensive droughts
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 28 | @ HOU | W | 111-99 |
| Jan 26 | vs MEM | W | 112-105 |
| Jan 24 | vs NOP | L | 95-104 |
| Jan 22 | @ OKC | W | 115-110 |
| Jan 20 | vs DEN | W | 120-115 |
Hornets (6-4 in last 10): Charlotte averages 119.2 points scored and 113.4 allowed during their streak. They’ve won five straight, including 123-121 over Dallas (Jan. 29), 112-97 over Memphis (Jan. 28), and 130-93 over Philadelphia (Jan. 26). Earlier losses like 121-122 to Milwaukee (Jan. 2) show close-game issues
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 29 | @ DAL | W | 123-121 |
| Jan 28 | @ MEM | W | 112-97 |
| Jan 26 | vs PHI | W | 130-93 |
| Jan 24 | vs WAS | W | 119-115 |
| Jan 23 | vs IND | W | 120-110 |
Injury Report
Spurs:
Jeremy Sochan (PF, quadriceps): Out
Julian Champagnie (SF, eye): Day-to-day, exited Jan. 28 game
Harrison Ingram (G League – Two-Way): Out
David Garcia Jones (G League – Two-Way): Out
Stanley Umude (G League – Two-Way): Out
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee (C, right groin surgery): Out
Grant Williams (PF, right knee injury management): Out
Brandon Miller (SF, left ankle impingement): Probable
Josh Green (SG, left Achilles tendinopathy): Probable
PJ Hall (G League – Two-Way): Out
Liam McNeeley (G League – On Assignment): Out
Antonio Reeves (G League – Two-Way): Out
KJ Simpson (G League – Two-Way): Out
Projected starters: Dejounte Murray (Spurs) vs. LaMelo Ball (Hornets), if healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs PF) vs. Mark Williams (Hornets C): Wembanyama (24.5 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 3.5 BPG) dominates inside; Williams (if available) must counter with rebounding (9.5 RPG).
Stephon Castle (Spurs PG) vs. LaMelo Ball (Hornets PG): Castle (rookie sensation, 18 PPG) vs. Ball (24 PPG, 8 APG), a playmaking duel.
Keldon Johnson (Spurs SF) vs. Brandon Miller (Hornets SF): Johnson (16 PPG) exploits mismatches; Miller (probable, 20 PPG) brings scoring punch.
Matchup to Watch: Spurs’ perimeter defense vs. Hornets’ guards—San Antonio’s length could limit Charlotte’s 3-point shooting (36%, 15th).
Series History
The Spurs hold a commanding all-time edge: 45-25 in regular season games
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. San Antonio has won 30 of the last 47 meetings, including a 117-116 thriller on Feb. 7, 2025. At Spectrum Center, Spurs are 22-13. Recent games average 210.5 points in last 10, with Spurs winning 7 of 10.
Betting Trends
Trends: Spurs 23-24 ATS overall, 15-9 ATS on road; Hornets 28-21 ATS, 14-11 ATS at home. Spurs 20-7 SU as favorites of -158 or better; Hornets 8-19 SU as underdogs. Over has hit in 20 of Hornets’ 49 games; Under in 4 of Spurs’ last 5 road games
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 4.5
Charlotte Hornets 225.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026
