SUMMARY
- The Spurs face off against the Hornets tonight
- LaMelo Ball is finally healthy for the Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets will be playing against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs tonight. As some NBA fans might be aware, the Hornets have not gotten off to the best of starts for the 2023-2024 NBA season and currently hold a record of 8 wins and 27 losses.
One of the few teams in the league that have been doing worse than the Hornets would be the Spurs. Despite the addition of Victor Wembanyama to their roster, the team has been struggling to remain relevant with a record of 6 wins and 30 losses.
As the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs get ready to face off, fans will likely want to know more about the injury reports and expected starting lineups for this game. Additionally, a prediction regarding the outcome will also be made.
LaMelo Ball is available for the Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs game tonight
There is no denying that LaMelo Ball is the best player on the Charlotte Hornets at the moment. Unfortunately, injuries have prevented him from being on the court consistently for his team. In the 15 games he has played so far this season, Ball has averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.2 assists.
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball — out since late November with an ankle sprain — is expected to return vs. the San Antonio Spurs tonight, sources tell ESPN. Ball participated in shootaround this morning. pic.twitter.com/EI2gUuzQJg
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 12, 2024
Charlotte Hornets injury report
(There are no injuries reported for the Hornets tonight)
Charlotte Hornets expected starting lineup
- LaMelo Ball
- Brandon Miller
- Miles Bridges
- Bryce McGowens
- Nick Richards
San Antonio Spurs injury report
- Zach Collins (out)
- Charles Bassey (out)
- Sidy Cissoko (out)
San Antonio Spurs expected starting lineup
- Tre Jones
- Devin Vassell
- Jeremy Sochan
- Julian Champagnie
- Victor Wembanyama
With the exception of a few players for the Spurs, the main stars from both sides look completely healthy for this matchup. Now, fans can find the predictions for this game.
The Spurs are slightly favored over the Hornets tonight
Although the Hornets have a slightly better record when compared to the San Antonio Spurs, it would be unfair to claim that they have been the clear-cut better team this season. Moreover, the Spurs are coming off a win against the Detroit Pistons and have momentum on their side.