CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball
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scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-120 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.
San Antonio rookie star Victor Wembanyama sat out for the sixth time this season. The No. 1 overall pick sprained an ankle Dec. 23 at Dallas, and the Spurs have been cautious with him. The reason for his absence was listed as “rest” on the injury report.
“No, it’s not rest, it’s doctor’s orders,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.