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Victor Wembanyama returned from a one-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115–102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama dominated with 32 points, 12 rebounds,

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The first five for both the Hornets and Spurs in San Antonio.

The Charlotte Hornets are set to face the San Antonio Spurs Saturday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

The San Antonio Spurs are looking to get back on a winning path on Saturday, March 14, with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Going into the game, the Spurs had numerous key players on the injury report.

The Hornets ended their road trip with a crushing loss to the title-contending Spurs.

Keldon Johnson, the Spurs' longest-tenured player, owns a ranch in Texas' Hill Country, where he tends to goats, cows, and horses. He's been called the "heart and soul of the team."

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says he’s optimistic that Victor Wembanyama will play today, but says if Wemby is out that he is very confident that he’ll play in LA against the Clippers Monday. Dylan Harper is out.

The Spurs’ center absorbs every advantage of the struggling Hornets. San Antonio has won 17 of its last 19 games and is hot on the heels of the Thunder.