The Charlotte Hornets (8-27) play against the San Antonio Spurs (6-30) at Frost Bank Center
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday January 12, 2024
Charlotte Hornets 71, San Antonio Spurs 103 (END Q3)
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Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
26 points for Wemby in 3 quarters
14 paint points
6 points from FT line
6 points from outside – 9:59 PM
26 points for Wemby in 3 quarters
14 paint points
6 points from FT line
6 points from outside – 9:59 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Going to make the early guess Doug McDermott is a DNP tomorrow against Chicago after tweaking that ankle. – 9:56 PM
Going to make the early guess Doug McDermott is a DNP tomorrow against Chicago after tweaking that ankle. – 9:56 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
WEMBY WITH AUTHORITY 🔨
(via @BallySportsSA)
pic.twitter.com/sLhYLP3oMr – 9:43 PM
WEMBY WITH AUTHORITY 🔨
(via @BallySportsSA)
pic.twitter.com/sLhYLP3oMr – 9:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
New column being added to my game tracker: Spurs 30-point leads pic.twitter.com/17PTwidxaa – 9:43 PM
New column being added to my game tracker: Spurs 30-point leads pic.twitter.com/17PTwidxaa – 9:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
12 paint points now for Wemby. He has 22 in the game overall
Spurs by 29 – 9:40 PM
12 paint points now for Wemby. He has 22 in the game overall
Spurs by 29 – 9:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have their 5th 25-point lead of the season.
SA enters 4-0 when leading by 25 points.
This is the first time this season the Spurs have led by 25 in back to back games – 9:37 PM
The Spurs have their 5th 25-point lead of the season.
SA enters 4-0 when leading by 25 points.
This is the first time this season the Spurs have led by 25 in back to back games – 9:37 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Dunks on three straight possessions for Wembanyama, and the Spurs have opened up a 75-48 lead less than two minutes into the third. – 9:36 PM
Dunks on three straight possessions for Wembanyama, and the Spurs have opened up a 75-48 lead less than two minutes into the third. – 9:36 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
18 points for Wemby to begin the 3Q.
He’s made a three and dunked 2 alley-oops in 3 possessions for the third
SA by 28 – 9:36 PM
18 points for Wemby to begin the 3Q.
He’s made a three and dunked 2 alley-oops in 3 possessions for the third
SA by 28 – 9:36 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Not for nothing, but the “Spurs won’t throw lobs to Wemby crowd” is having a rough start to the third quarter. – 9:35 PM
Not for nothing, but the “Spurs won’t throw lobs to Wemby crowd” is having a rough start to the third quarter. – 9:35 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on NBA allowing LaMelo Ball to play without covering tattoo previously considered a violation of league rules espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:29 PM
ESPN story on NBA allowing LaMelo Ball to play without covering tattoo previously considered a violation of league rules espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 21. SA wins the 2Q by 15 points, 38-23.
Doug 12 pts off bench
Wemby 11 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk in 11 mins
Vassell 10 pts
Ball 16 pts
Rozier 10 pts
Spurs are winning 2s, 3s, and FTs – 9:20 PM
Half: Spurs by 21. SA wins the 2Q by 15 points, 38-23.
Doug 12 pts off bench
Wemby 11 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk in 11 mins
Vassell 10 pts
Ball 16 pts
Rozier 10 pts
Spurs are winning 2s, 3s, and FTs – 9:20 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have their 6th 20-point lead of the season.
SA enters 4-1 when leading by 20 points.
These are the first back-to-back 20-point leads for San Antonio since November 05 against Phoenix and Toronto. – 9:19 PM
The Spurs have their 6th 20-point lead of the season.
SA enters 4-1 when leading by 20 points.
These are the first back-to-back 20-point leads for San Antonio since November 05 against Phoenix and Toronto. – 9:19 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LaMelo Ball’s 1H in his first game since Nov. 26 👀
16 PTS
3 3PM
3 STL pic.twitter.com/TEcUwbZzny – 9:19 PM
LaMelo Ball’s 1H in his first game since Nov. 26 👀
16 PTS 3 3PM 3 STL pic.twitter.com/TEcUwbZzny – 9:19 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The Spurs have improved somewhat after a sloppy start. The Hornets not so much.
Spurs up 66-45 heading into half. – 9:17 PM
The Spurs have improved somewhat after a sloppy start. The Hornets not so much.
Spurs up 66-45 heading into half. – 9:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
McDermott with 12 point soff the bench.
He joins Wemby (11 points) and Vassell (10 points) in double digits scoring
SA by 18 – 9:13 PM
McDermott with 12 point soff the bench.
He joins Wemby (11 points) and Vassell (10 points) in double digits scoring
SA by 18 – 9:13 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
McDermott had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter at Detroit and has four 3-pointers in the second quarter tonight. He’s on one. – 9:12 PM
McDermott had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter at Detroit and has four 3-pointers in the second quarter tonight. He’s on one. – 9:12 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
McDermott is silly when he’s on. Feet don’t even need to be in position. – 9:09 PM
McDermott is silly when he’s on. Feet don’t even need to be in position. – 9:09 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by 15 points in 30% of their games this season.
SA enters 4-6 when leading by 15 points – 9:07 PM
The Spurs have led by 15 points in 30% of their games this season.
SA enters 4-6 when leading by 15 points – 9:07 PM
VIC 
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Vic saw Sochan being guarded by Nick Smith and motioned for him to go post up the mismatch. That forced Charlotte to double Sochan, who then hit Wemby for a dunk. Good offense, that was. – 9:03 PM
Vic saw Sochan being guarded by Nick Smith and motioned for him to go post up the mismatch. That forced Charlotte to double Sochan, who then hit Wemby for a dunk. Good offense, that was. – 9:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
9 points in the first half for Wemby, Branham with 8 points
Spurs by 11, their new largest lead of the game – 9:00 PM
9 points in the first half for Wemby, Branham with 8 points
Spurs by 11, their new largest lead of the game – 9:00 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Hornets are saying Brandon Miller is doubtful to return with a low back contusion. – 8:59 PM
Hornets are saying Brandon Miller is doubtful to return with a low back contusion. – 8:59 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard Brandon Miller left the first half of tonight’s game against SAS and is doubtful to return with a low back contusion. – 8:59 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard Brandon Miller left the first half of tonight’s game against SAS and is doubtful to return with a low back contusion. – 8:59 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Hard foul by Keldon Johnson as Brandon Miller was going up for a dunk. Miller’s head hit the floor pretty hard after.
After being looked at by trainers, Miller jogged to the bench but was still clearly in some pain.
Miller just went to the locker room with a Hornets’ trainer. – 8:52 PM
Hard foul by Keldon Johnson as Brandon Miller was going up for a dunk. Miller’s head hit the floor pretty hard after.
After being looked at by trainers, Miller jogged to the bench but was still clearly in some pain.
Miller just went to the locker room with a Hornets’ trainer. – 8:52 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Man, I heard Brandon Miller’s head hit the floor all the way up here in section 127. – 8:50 PM
Man, I heard Brandon Miller’s head hit the floor all the way up here in section 127. – 8:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby picks up block number 102 of the season after denying Richards close to the rim – 8:49 PM
Wemby picks up block number 102 of the season after denying Richards close to the rim – 8:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 6 after leading by 10. CHA held to 22 points
Vassell 8 pts
Branham 5 pts
Wemby 2 pts, 3 reb, 1ast
Ball 11 pts
Richards 6 pts
Spurs +4 on 2s and +2 on FTs – 8:46 PM
1Q: Spurs by 6 after leading by 10. CHA held to 22 points
Vassell 8 pts
Branham 5 pts
Wemby 2 pts, 3 reb, 1ast
Ball 11 pts
Richards 6 pts
Spurs +4 on 2s and +2 on FTs – 8:46 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
It seems Bryce McGowens is officially out of the rotation after being benched against the Kings. Leaky Black has checked in on the wing 😯 – 8:45 PM
It seems Bryce McGowens is officially out of the rotation after being benched against the Kings. Leaky Black has checked in on the wing 😯 – 8:45 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
First quarter between the Spurs and Hornets has finally ended.
Turnovers: 10
Fouls: 15
Free throws: 24
Spurs take a 28-22 lead into the 2nd quarter.
LaMelo with 11 points for Charlotte. – 8:44 PM
First quarter between the Spurs and Hornets has finally ended.
Turnovers: 10
Fouls: 15
Free throws: 24
Spurs take a 28-22 lead into the 2nd quarter.
LaMelo with 11 points for Charlotte. – 8:44 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
It seems Bryce McGowens is officially out of the rotation, Leaky Black has checked in 😯 – 8:44 PM
It seems Bryce McGowens is officially out of the rotation, Leaky Black has checked in 😯 – 8:44 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Through one at @FrostBankCenter!
END 1 | SAS 28, CHA 22 pic.twitter.com/FpfRJEdQSU – 8:44 PM
Through one at @FrostBankCenter!
END 1 | SAS 28, CHA 22 pic.twitter.com/FpfRJEdQSU – 8:44 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Missed seeing this 🥲
#LetsFly35 x @MELOD1P | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/539UH3eoic – 8:38 PM
Missed seeing this 🥲
#LetsFly35 x @MELOD1P | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/539UH3eoic – 8:38 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs are in a stretch in which they are facing teams with single-digit wins in four of seven games. Be a good time to pad that win column. – 8:31 PM
Spurs are in a stretch in which they are facing teams with single-digit wins in four of seven games. Be a good time to pad that win column. – 8:31 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by double digits in 43% of their games this season.
SA enters 4-11 when leading by 10 points – 8:28 PM
The Spurs have led by double digits in 43% of their games this season.
SA enters 4-11 when leading by 10 points – 8:28 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Spurs are a -2.5 point favorite tonight according to @ESPNBet.
It’s only the third time all season they have been a favorite.
The previous two: last game against Detroit and on Oct. 27 against the Rockets.
They won both of those games. – 8:20 PM
Spurs are a -2.5 point favorite tonight according to @ESPNBet.
It’s only the third time all season they have been a favorite.
The previous two: last game against Detroit and on Oct. 27 against the Rockets.
They won both of those games. – 8:20 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
If the Spurs could play 45 more games against the Pistons and Hornets, they might make the play-in. – 8:19 PM
If the Spurs could play 45 more games against the Pistons and Hornets, they might make the play-in. – 8:19 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs with the ol’ five free-throw possession. Lead 5-2 early. – 8:15 PM
Spurs with the ol’ five free-throw possession. Lead 5-2 early. – 8:15 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Fun fact as we tip this one off: The Charlotte Hornets have not lost a game in San Antonio since before COVID. – 8:12 PM
Fun fact as we tip this one off: The Charlotte Hornets have not lost a game in San Antonio since before COVID. – 8:12 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
In 15 years we’re going to look back at the 2024 Western Conference All-Stars as one of the great rosters ever:
Lebron
KD
Jokic
Doncic
Steph
Kawhi
AD
Plus some combo of Ant, SGA, Harden, Zion, Domas, Kyrie, Book, Lauri, Chet, Wemby, PG and others on the backend. – 7:41 PM
In 15 years we’re going to look back at the 2024 Western Conference All-Stars as one of the great rosters ever:
Lebron
KD
Jokic
Doncic
Steph
Kawhi
AD
Plus some combo of Ant, SGA, Harden, Zion, Domas, Kyrie, Book, Lauri, Chet, Wemby, PG and others on the backend. – 7:41 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Hornets make it official: LaMelo Ball will make his return tonight against the Spurs.
Pregame, Steve Clifford said LaMelo won’t play his normal minute stretches and team will keep an eye on him. – 7:23 PM
Hornets make it official: LaMelo Ball will make his return tonight against the Spurs.
Pregame, Steve Clifford said LaMelo won’t play his normal minute stretches and team will keep an eye on him. – 7:23 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LaMelo Ball set to return to Hornets’ lineup Friday night
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lamel… – 7:21 PM
LaMelo Ball set to return to Hornets’ lineup Friday night
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lamel… – 7:21 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
I think LaMelo passed his final test. He’s good to go. pic.twitter.com/POXwS1AXSV – 7:20 PM
I think LaMelo passed his final test. He’s good to go. pic.twitter.com/POXwS1AXSV – 7:20 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Drippin’ 💧
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/WKczoAlsAq – 6:50 PM
Drippin’ 💧
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/WKczoAlsAq – 6:50 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Cody Martin is out warming up. We’ll see if he goes. He’s a gametime decision. pic.twitter.com/Zj2MSsYf7V – 6:31 PM
Cody Martin is out warming up. We’ll see if he goes. He’s a gametime decision. pic.twitter.com/Zj2MSsYf7V – 6:31 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Zach Collins was doing some running at shootaround this morning.
Pop says just now he’s still probably 1.5-2 weeks away. Says things are trending in the right direction. – 6:20 PM
Zach Collins was doing some running at shootaround this morning.
Pop says just now he’s still probably 1.5-2 weeks away. Says things are trending in the right direction. – 6:20 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With the Heat playing a back-to-back set at home on Sunday against Charlotte and then Monday at Brooklyn, Jimmy, Butler’s return well could come on Monday instead of Sunday. The thought is that he will be back for one of those two games, but not both. – 4:38 PM
With the Heat playing a back-to-back set at home on Sunday against Charlotte and then Monday at Brooklyn, Jimmy, Butler’s return well could come on Monday instead of Sunday. The thought is that he will be back for one of those two games, but not both. – 4:38 PM
