The San Antonio Spurs continue to surprise this NBA season. Sitting second in the West, the Texans are on track to return to the playoffs after seven years away. One of the key factors of the resurgence is Victor Wembanyama: the top pick in the 2023 draft is already in the MVP conversation in just his third NBA season. The only issue is that he’s questionable for tonight’s game due to a sore ankle.
The Charlotte Hornets are one of the feel-good stories of the season. After a shaky start and several lackluster years, the North Carolina squad has been outstanding for the past two months, led by a physically fit LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel, now the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. Tonight’s game is another great opportunity for the Hornets to test themselves.
Momentum: The Spurs have won 16 of their last 18 games, but dropped their most recent one against the Nuggets, though Wembanyama was absent. The Hornets have claimed 8 wins in their last 10, including a victory over the Celtics during that stretch.
Injury report: Victor Wembanyama is questionable for the Spurs, as is Dylan Harper. On the Hornets’ side, their usual starting five is available, with no major absences to note.
H2H: The two teams have met once this season, with the Hornets winning 111-106, thanks in part to 26 points from Brandon Miller. Charlotte dominated the rebounding battle in that game (51-36).
Prediction: Spurs win
Given their current form, and since the last loss came against a tough opponent and without Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are in a good position to even the series—provided "Wemby" plays...
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime and NBA League Pass.