San Antonio were expected to win this game easily against a shorthanded Charlotte team and they left no doubt with a 17 - point win. The Spurs took care of business in the second half, outscoring the Hornets, 55 - 35. A 28 - 8 run in the third and fourth quarter was the decisive moment, as Charlotte led by two before that run. The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game, with San Antonio recording 29 assists to just seven turnovers, while Charlotte committed 15 turnovers to 18 assists. Davis Bertans led the Spurs in scoring, as he dropped 21 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting off the bench. Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to record a 15 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. LaMarcus Aldridge also recorded a double - double, totaling 15 points and 11 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring, dropping 18 points. Kemba Walker led Charlotte, tallying 18 points, two rebounds and three assists. Jeremy Lamb got the start for Nicolas Batum and contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
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