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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111–106 on January 31 at Spectrum Center in a defensive battle that fell short of the Vegas total of 227.5 points. B. Miller led Charlotte with 26 points while C. Sexton added 21, as the Hornets shot 44.3 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers to secure the win. San Antonio, led by D. Harper's 20 points and V. Wembanyama's 16, shot a more efficient 47.5 percent but managed only 106 points; the Spurs' second-quarter collapse—scoring just 17 points—proved decisive despite a strong fourth-quarter surge of 31 points. Charlotte's 51 rebounds and 30 assists controlled the tempo, while San Antonio's 36 boards and 26 assists reflected their offensive struggles. The Hornets' defensive rating of 114.8 held firm against a Spurs team posting a 114.8 offensive rating, with both squads committing double-digit turnovers. Charlotte's balanced attack and second-quarter dominance kept San Antonio at arm's length down the stretch, extending the Hornets' recent form while the Spurs face questions about consistency in tight contests.
