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Hornets Extend Winning Streak with 111-106 Victory Over Spurs

2/1/2026

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Hornets Extend Winning Streak

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111-106, extending their six-game winning streak.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets led the team with 26 points.
Collin Sexton of the Charlotte Hornets scored 21 points off the bench.
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets tallied 16 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs scored 20 points.

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Hornets Aim Streak

The Charlotte Hornets will visit the Dallas Mavericks on January 29, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center to extend their three-game road winning streak.
Mason Plumlee is out for the Charlotte Hornets.
Brandon Miller is probable for the Charlotte Hornets.
Kyrie Irving is out for the Dallas Mavericks.
Dante Exum is out for the Dallas Mavericks.

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Historical Context

The Charlotte Hornets joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1988, following a successful bid led by entrepreneur George Shinn. Despite losing their inaugural game 133-93 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Hornets quickly became popular, leading the league in attendance with nearly 950,000 fans that season. Their evolution reflects the NBA's growing influence in Charlotte and the region's passion for basketball.

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Hornets Extend Winning Streak

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111-106, extending their six-game winning streak.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets led the team with 26 points.
Collin Sexton of the Charlotte Hornets scored 21 points off the bench.
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets tallied 16 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs scored 20 points.

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