Riding in off of a victory over the Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans, the Spurs have lucked into a similarly advantageous situation, with the Covid-Protocol gutted Charlotte Hornets coming to town.
The Hornets will have at least three players out in this one, including one of their best players (and primary ball-handler) in sophomore LaMelo Ball, so the Spurs will need to do what they’ve successfully done for most of the season, and beat another disadvantaged squad.
Even without Ball, the Hornets are an interesting squad, capable of exploding offensively at any given moment. Charlotte ranks 2nd in points scored and 3rd in offensive rating, as well as 3rd in effective field goal percentage, 7th in true shooting percentage, and 4th in field-goal percentage.