Spurs obliterate Hornets, 66-111.

Terry Rozier was held to only 4 points.
The Hornets hung close with the Spurs early, but a late run to end quarter one had San Antone up 31-17, as they went on to win the 2nd Quarter 27-20, truly overwhelming the road visitors from Charlotte in the third, 29-11, blowing the score wide open to lead by as much as 50 points.

Shooting woes plagued the Hornets, going 32% for the game and 9% from 3PT range (3/34). Nicolas Batum went 1-7 and Marvin Williams 2-12. The Spurs weren't quite as sharp from distance, but shot 55% overall. San Antonio dominated the interior 62-22, the bench scoring 51 points as this team's new faces continue to gel and showcase their respective skills.

The rest: Joe Harris hit two threes and some layups for 15 points. Dejounte Murray notched 14 points, as did Brandon Ingram in limited first half action. Taurean Prince scored 12 points with 6 rebounds. J.R. Smith fired it up from deep, knocking down three daggers for 12 points. Avery Bradley scored 1 points, with two blocks, hounding Rozier all night long. Timofey Mosgov devoured the glass for 20 rebounds and 9 points with 1 block.

Roster

  • C: Timofey Mozgov/Jarrett Allen/Dragan Bender
  • PF: Brandon Ingram/P.J. Tucker/Luka Somanic/Omri Casspi
  • SF: Taurean Prince/J.R. Smith/Nik Stauskas
  • SG: Avery Bradley/Joe Harris
  • PG: Dejounte Murray/Derrick White/Jeremy Lin