The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will be kicking off their respective 2022-23 NBA seasons against each other on Wednesday evening. Both teams are in a tough spot heading into the season, but San Antonio did it on purpose, as they are rebuilding.
What occurred in Charlotte was outside of their control for the most part, as they had arguably the worst offseason of any franchise in the NBA. They will look to overcome that in the first game of the season and we have all the information you will need to prepare for and enjoy the matchup!
How To Watch Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Date: October 19th, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
TV Channel: Bally Sports Southeast,
Radio: WFNZ 92.7 FM (CHA), WOAI/KXTN (SAS)
Injury Report For Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: LaMelo Ball – Out (Left Ankle Sprain),
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report: No One Listed
Expected Starting Lineups For Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Charlotte Hornets Expected Starting Lineup: G Terry Rozier, G Kelly Oubre Jr., F Gordon Hayward, F P.J. Washington, C Mason Plumlee
San Antonio Spurs Expected Starting Lineup: G Tre Jones, G Josh Richardson, F Keldon Johnson, F Devin Vassell, C Jakob Poeltl
Betting Odds For Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Hornets vs. Spurs Spread: Pick’Em
Hornets vs. Spurs Over/Under Total: 220 Points
Hornets vs. Spurs Moneylines: Hornets -110, Spurs -110
The Hornets are coming into this game without their two best players from last season. As mentioned earlier, LaMelo Ball is dealing with an ankle sprain. His running mate, Miles Bridges, is still technically a free agent as he was arrested for felony domestic violence and child abuse this offseason. That has put his NBA future in doubt.
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Charlotte is stuck in no man’s land, but they are facing off with a Spurs team tonight whose eyes are set on the 2023 NBA Draft. They traded away All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray in the offseason and could trade fellow veterans Josh Richardson, Doud McDermott and Jakob Poeltl at any moment.
Last season, the Hornets found plenty of success against the Spurs. They swept the season series, winning Game 1 131-115 and Game 2 123-117.
