The Spurs’ game against the Hornets will be played earlier than scheduled. Tipoff will occur shortly after noon ET today due to an impending snowstorm in the Charlotte area, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express News reports.
The Spurs are hoping that the earlier start time will allow them to fly out of Charlotte without a long delay. They’re scheduled to host the Magic on Sunday.
Here’s more on the Spurs:
- Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is averaging 16.6 points and 7.0 assists but he considers his greatest contributions to come on the defensive end. “I’m trying to hang my hat on that end,” Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express News. “So any challenges the coaches give me on that end, I kind of accepted.” Coach Mitch Johnson believes Castle can get league-wide recognition on that side of the ball. “He’s an All-NBA defender when he puts his energy and focus into the right areas,” Johnson said.
- Julian Champagnie‘s twin brother Justin Champagnie has carved out a rotation role with the Wizards. The Athletic’s Jared Weiss details how the twins pushed each other to greater success during their youth and still do during their pro careers. Julian Champagnie, 6’7” forward, is averaging 13.9 points and 7.1 rebounds this month.
- Celtics injured star forward Jayson Tatum marvels at Victor Wembanyama‘s skills, Chris Spiering of Clutch Points relays. “Watching him on a nightly basis when I can and seeing him in person is just ridiculous,” Tatum said. “I don’t even know how else to express it… He’s still figuring himself out… Things he’s able to do, we’ve never seen that.”
This should be a really good game. Spurs on a win lose win lose win streak, against the five win streak Hornets team at home. Harper v kon lfg