LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte Hornets to a convincing 145-134 victory over the San Antonio Spurs with 27 points and 14 assists. The Hornets set a franchise record with 26 made 3-pointers in the game. Nick Smith Jr. also shined with a career-high 26 points, while Miles Green contributed 21 and Josh Green added 20. Ball was particularly impressive from beyond the arc, going 7 for 11 on 3-pointers. Charlotte dominated the game, building a lead of up to 31 points and securing their third win in four games. The Spurs struggled defensively, allowing the Hornets to score the second-most points by an opponent this season. Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 26 points, supported by Devin Vassell’s 22 points.
Charlotte had a commanding 81-55 lead after the first half, marking their highest scoring half of the season. San Antonio, on the other hand, has faced double-digit deficits in 42 games this season, losing most of them. The Hornets, who had been shooting 33% on 3-pointers, were on fire against the Spurs, making 26 of their 46 attempts from beyond the arc.
Notable performances included Smith’s six 3-pointers in the first half, and Castle’s return to the Spurs’ starting lineup after a month-long absence. The key moment of the game came in the second quarter when the Hornets extended their lead to 22 points with a flurry of 3-pointers. Marcus Garrett’s 3-pointer in the fourth quarter set a new franchise record of 25 made 3-pointers in a game for Charlotte.
Next up, the Hornets will face the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Spurs will host the New Orleans Pelicans in their upcoming games.
