San Antonio Spurs @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
San Antonio SpursSpurs
1-2 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
2-1 · Home

Spurs vs Hornets tips off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. Watch it on NBA TV.

How to Watch Spurs vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20261:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
NBA TVLocal: Spurs KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games) · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA appSpurs: DAZN · Hornets: DAZN
Also on NBA League Pass outside both markets
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Jayden QuaintanceSpursFOutKneeOct 19, 2026
Tobias HarrisSpursFDay-To-DayCalfOct 19, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Spurs

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Spurs vs Hornets Preview

The Spurs are 1-2 this season, while the Hornets are 2-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Spurs rank 7th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Victor Wembanyama (20.0 points per game) and Naz Reid (20.0 points per game).

Spurs vs Hornets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Spurs vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Spurs 3 GPHornets 3 GP
112.0#19
Points per game
102.0#29
112.0#12
Opponent points
113.7#14
44.1%#21
Field goal %
40.8%#29
31.9%#20
Three-point %
29.6%#25
77.3%#12
Free throw %
88.5%#1
42.7#19
Rebounds
45.7#11
25.3#14
Assists
23.0#27
9.3#14
Steals
6.3#27
7.3#4
Blocks
5.3#13
13.3#7
Turnovers
20.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Suns1-11.5
9Clippers1-22.0
10Spurs1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Pacers2-11.0
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5

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This Spurs vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Spurs visit the Wizards Jan 1; Hornets host the Cavaliers Jan 2.

Spurs vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Spurs vs Hornets start?

The San Antonio Spurs play the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What channel is Spurs vs Hornets on?

Spurs vs Hornets airs nationally on NBA TV. Local TV: KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games) (Spurs), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Stream it on NBA app. Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Spurs and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Spurs were 1-2 and the Hornets were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Spurs vs Hornets?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Jayden Quaintance (Spurs, out, knee); Tobias Harris (Spurs, day-to-day, calf); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

How did Spurs vs Hornets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Spurs vs Hornets game?

The Spurs beat the Hornets 115-102 on Mar 14, 2026 at home.

Where is Spurs vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Spurs vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Spurs and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.