Spurs vs. Hornets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The San Antonio Spurs (24-39) play against the Charlotte Hornets (33-33) at Spectrum Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Saturday March 5, 2022

San Antonio Spurs 18, Charlotte Hornets 19 (Q1 04:58)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
M3️⃣LO 👌
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/tVo8FoCXyc – 7:23 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
After logging just a few minutes in the second half against Sacramento, Keldon Johnson has come out aggressive tonight with an 8 point first quarter.
4 paint points
3 points from outside
1 point from the FT line – 7:21 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
First player off the bench tonight: Cody Martin. – 7:19 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
7 early transition points for the Spurs leads to an early Borrego timeout. Seems like one too many guys trying to “Steal” offensive rebounds and guys casually jogging back – 7:17 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Missed dunk for Terry Rozier. That’s two for him over the last week. Gotta be gnawing at him. – 7:14 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Watch a live stream of the game in the Spurs App tonight! 📺📲
➡️ https://t.co/8X69XqbuMB pic.twitter.com/zN4izWalpI – 7:13 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Point guard Plumlee with the fastbreak assist to LaMelo for a three. – 7:13 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Will we see Isaiah Thomas make his home debut tonight? pic.twitter.com/UMdkSJICkL – 7:10 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
first five 🙌
#PorVida pic.twitter.com/Wus4e5xJkm – 7:08 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The best part of your weekend starts NOW!
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @San Antonio Spurs
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/zfAmWx8N0u – 7:03 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
1, 2, 3, Spuuurrrrrrrrrrrrssssss ✊
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/dasrD4W834 – 6:59 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
focused on the task at hand pic.twitter.com/L69z9k8zxE – 6:54 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
the IT factor 🏁
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/maVWke4Goe – 6:35 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
LaMelo out warming up. He’s looking to bounce back from Wednesday’s tough outing against Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/xCJrM39oLD – 6:28 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
checked the weather in Charlotte and it’s a bit drippy☔️
#ULTRADrip | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/TaVo0hec6a – 6:27 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 pregame coffee 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 pregame coffee pic.twitter.com/EpktzoXZkM – 6:08 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
FIT CHECK ✔️
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/VJZyvd5Jd4 – 6:05 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
James Borrego in a reference to one of the best dunks the All-Star game a couple of weeks ago:
“I just hope that LaMelo doesn’t throw (Dejounte) the alley-oop tonight – don’t forget who you are playing with tonight, don’t throw it to the wrong team. Remember that play?” – 5:58 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He’s getting different looks from defenses. Every night he’s getting everybody’s best challenge & that’s how you grow.” – Coach Borrego on what has changed for LaMelo Ball in terms of how teams are scouting him since the All-Star game.
He anticipates Murray will guard him 2nite – 5:55 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
It’s 70° outside. It’s Saturday night. And @CharlotteFC is having its home opener a few blocks away. Will be interesting to see what the atmosphere is like tonight with the Spurs in town. pic.twitter.com/a2T1mjHR87 – 5:49 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs SAS
Gordon Hayward (L Ankle) is out.
James Bouknight (Neck Soreness) is out.
Jalen McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is doubtful.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/ZUDrNfruLx – 5:42 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Saturday Night Spurs 🏀
🆚 @Charlotte Hornets
⏰ 6pm CT
📍 Spectrum Center
📱 Spurs App (SA and Austin markets only)
📺 @CW35SA
📻 @1200WOAI, @kxtn1350 AM & 107.5 FM HD 2 pic.twitter.com/9GCDsfXqMA – 5:40 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“You’ve got to throw them in the fire. If everybody’s going to blitz, they’ve got to figure out how to handle it.” – Coach Pop on how Murray and LaMelo Ball, young All-Stars, learn on the fly when they’re the focal point of an opposing defense. – 5:38 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“I think it’s a big factor tonight, because the Hornets get a lot of their 3s in transition.” – Coach Pop on how turnovers could be key tonight, with both the Spurs and Hornets being two of the better teams in ball security. – 5:35 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“This year he took the biggest leap forward as far as taking over the team, bringing leadership. Bringing it night after night after night, as the guy.” – Coach Pop on Dejounte Murray’s journey to being an All-Star this season. – 5:32 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He put the work in. He has all the physical tools.” – More Borrego on how hard Dejounte Murray works on his game and Murray being named an All-Star this season.
Borrego used to be an assistant coach with San Antonio before becoming the Head Coach in Charlotte. – 5:30 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Dejounte’s made a lot of growth, just to see his IQ, his playmaking,” – Coach Borrego on Dejounte Murray’s improved play.
“Dejounte’s got our full attention tonight.”
He joked he hoped LaMelo doesn’t throw Murray an alley-oop like he did in the All-Star game. – 5:25 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Coach JB is on the mic! 🎙 #SASvsCHA twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:19 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
On how Joe Wieskamp’s trust of the Spurs’ developmental process played a part in the club converting his two-way contract into a standard deal:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 5:02 PM

Lonnie Walker @lonniewalker_4
Them cuse boys flustered 😂 @CanesHoops – 3:06 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
making time for our Spurs Fam no matter where we are 💯✍️ pic.twitter.com/YuycZJTqZx – 2:54 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs have upgraded Walker (back) and Vassell (adductor) from questionable to available for tonight at Hornets. – 2:53 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
✈️ @Josh Primo ✈️ pic.twitter.com/8PLD6buhAB – 2:31 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Spurs Basketball in Buzz City tonight!
#PorVida pic.twitter.com/MUb3SOu8fA – 1:59 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
All the info you need about tonight’s matchup vs the Spurs, thanks to @sam_perley of https://t.co/BzkRIrrehy!
#AllFly | @LendingTree pic.twitter.com/1JUzA1Migo – 1:52 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs say Devin Vassell and Lonnie Walker are officially available tonight.
Newly converted Devontae Cacok is on assignment in Austin, where he’ll be joined by the newest two-way acquisitions, DJ Stewart and Robert Woodard II. – 1:33 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Vassell and Lonnie are available tonight per Spurs.
Cacok, Woodard II, and Stewart Jr. are all out – 1:31 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
The Sixers had #TrustTheProcess, now I’m wanting to kickstart a the Hornets new unofficial phrase of #StayTheCourse.
Accompanying this are three values which underpin #StayTheCourse
You know you like it @Charlotte Hornets pic.twitter.com/uOlDaCuFZv – 1:22 PM