SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The third quarter had just ended and more than a few fans popped out of their cushy gray seats, scurrying directly for the exits to likely get a jump on beating the traffic snarls on nearby streets and freeways.
Anyone keeping tabs on the Charlotte Hornets’ offseason and subsequent lack of player moves probably would’ve thought they’d be the victims on this night, getting buried in a game they were without their All-Star point guard. Instead, turns out it was the exact opposite scenario.
Minus LaMelo Ball, the Hornets had their way with San Antonio from the opening tip. They rode their highest first-half – and first-quarter – scoring output in a season opener and pounded the Spurs 129-102 at AT&T Center on Wednesday night.
