The San Antonio Spurs (23 - 16) held off the Charlotte Hornets (15 - 24), 97 - 94, on Wednesday. One game removed from Tuesday's 101 - 93 road defeat to the Washington Wizards, the Spurs returned to the win column on the backs of its core. Manu Ginobili emerged from his January slumber, recording 20 - plus points (27, to be exact) for the first time since Dec. 31. Tim Duncan also aided in the effort with a jammed - packed line - - 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals - - which marked his second double - double in a row. After handing Tiago Splitter 29 minutes Tuesday, coach Gregg Popovich exchanged the Brazilian for Matt Bonner in the starting five, and Bonner responded with eight points, eight boards, and four swats. San Antonio will now return home for their next tilt in a pivotal showdown against a Western Conference foe, the Portland Trail Blazers. Charlotte's five - game winning streak came to a close during Lance Stephenson's first appearance since Dec. 17 due to a pelvic strain. Confined to a strict workload, he put up eight points (3 - 8 FG, 2 - 6 FT), two assists, and one rebound in 18 minutes. While Stephenson works himself into basketball shape, Gerald Henderson will remain the starting two - guard, from which he contributed double - digit points (11 in all) for the seventh time in nine outings. A usual suspect, Kemba Walker, led the way with a team - high 35 minutes, posting 28 points, three assists, and one three - pointer in the process. However, the Hornets' line of the night went to Bismack Biyombo, who tallied 12 points, 15 boards, and five blocks for his second consecutive double - double. In their upcoming contest Saturday, the Hornets are slated to take on the Indiana Pacers.
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