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Charlotte Defeats San Antonio 100-97 - Recap

San Antonio was scorched by Gordon Hayward for 27 points as the Hornets defeated the Spurs 100-97 in NBA action on Monday.

The Hornets were a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 223.0.

Charlotte got 24 points from Terry Rozier and another 11 points from Bismack Biyombo. Terry Rozier contributed 6 assists, while PJ Washington cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

The Spurs got a 28-point performance from DeMar DeRozan, who was supported by 21 points from Derrick White. DeMar DeRozan had 5 assists in a losing cause for San Antonio, while Jakob Poeltl grabbed 11 rebounds.

Charlotte led at halftime, 55-45.

Charlotte won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-38.

Charlotte heads into a battle against the Rockets. San Antonio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.