Spurs vs Hornets

Keldon Johnson takes center stage for the San Antonio Spurs, aiming to expose a Charlotte Hornets defense missing key forward P.J. Washington due to a lingering ankle injury. Historically, Johnson has averaged 22 points against the Buzz City, leveraging his inside-out game effectively. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball remains the Hornets’ primary offensive catalyst, but a nagging wrist issue has slowed his court vision and shot creation. Both teams have crossed the midpoint of the season, so every matchup carries playoff implications—though the Hornets are fighting to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement.

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