Sat Jan 31 14:50:00 UTC 2026: ### Spurs Face Weather and Hornets in Early Tip-Off

The Story:
The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Charlotte Hornets in an unusual 11 a.m. CT tip-off on Saturday, moved earlier due to a predicted blizzard in Charlotte. Despite the inclement weather, the game will proceed indoors at the Spectrum Center, offering a contrasting situation to outdoor sports. The Spurs, currently tied for second in the Western Conference, aim to maintain their position against a surging Hornets team that is rapidly closing in on a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

Key Points:

  • The Spurs-Hornets game was moved to 11 a.m. CT due to an expected blizzard in Charlotte.
  • The Hornets have won five straight games and boast the 6th-best offensive rating in the NBA.
  • The Spurs are tied with the Denver Nuggets for second place in the Western Conference.
  • Key Spurs players Jeremy Sochan is out with a quad injury.
  • The Hornets are strong three-point shooters, ranking 5th in the NBA in both three-pointers made per game (15.3) and three-point percentage (37.3%).
  • The Hornets struggle with turnovers, committing 15.7 per game, the 3rd most in the NBA.

Key Takeaways:

  • Weather can still indirectly influence NBA games, even though the games are played indoors.
  • The Hornets are a team on the rise.
  • The Spurs are experimenting with different lineups, including a 3-guard lineup.
  • The Spurs’ defense will be tested by the Hornets’ potent offense.
  • Turnovers will likely play a key role in determining the outcome of the game.

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