On Saturday, the Spurs vs Hornets matchup will take place for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season. The Spurs (32-15) have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference, while the Hornets (21-28) have built some momentum and are starting to make noise in the Eastern Conference.
While these two teams will be slugging it out to improve their position in the standings, both of them will also be up against the forces of nature. The NBA, in fact, has rescheduled this game to tip off at 12 p.m. ET instead of 3 p.m. ET, as a winter storm is expected to hit North Carolina this weekend. The earlier start time will give the visiting Spurs more time to fly back to San Antonio after the game.
Even as severe weather approaches Spectrum Center, the Spurs will be focused on achieving consistency as they prepare for a new month of hardcourt action. In January, the Spurs could hardly get to a higher gear as untimely losses halted them in their tracks on multiple occasions. After defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Utah Jazz in three consecutive outings, San Antonio went back and forth between a loss and a win.
On the other hand, the Hornets have overcome a terrible start to their season by finding their groove in late January. Heading into this matchup against the Spurs, Charlotte has won its last five outings; along with the New York Knicks (who are also on a five-game winning streak), they are the hottest team in the league.
Spurs vs Hornets Injury Reports
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will be sidelined due to a quad injury. Meanwhile, on the Hornets’ side, Mason Plumlee has been ruled out of Saturday’s game due to groin issues. On the other hand, Grant Williams is deemed day-to-day (injury management).
Spurs vs Hornets Starting 5s and Depth Charts
Spurs Starting 5 and Depth Chart
De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle will start in the backcourt, while Victor Wembanyama anchors the frontcourt along with Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes.
| Position | Starters | 2nd unit | 3rd unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | De’Aaron Fox | Dylan Harper | Jordan McLaughlin |
| SG | Stephon Castle | Devin Vassell | Lindy Waters III |
| SF | Julian Champagnie | Keldon Johnson | |
| PF | Harrison Barnes | Carter Bryant | |
| C | Victor Wembanyama | Luke Kornet | Bismack Biyombo |
Hornets Starting 5 and Depth Chart
LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller will light it up as the Hornets’ starting guards. Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabate will bolster Charlotte’s starting frontcourt.
| Position | Starters | 2nd unit | 3rd unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball | Collin Sexton | Pat Connaughton |
| SG | Brandon Miller | Sion James | Tre Mann |
| SF | Kon Knueppel | Josh Green | Liam McNeeley |
| PF | Miles Bridges | Tidjane Salaun | |
| C | Moussa Diabate | Ryan Kalkbrenner |
