Spurs vs. Hornets start time moved up to 11 a.m. CT due to weather conditions

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The Spurs’ Saturday game against the Hornets will start earlier than originally scheduled, the league announced. Due to the weather conditions in Charlotte, the league has moved up the tip-off time from 2 p.m. CT to 11 a.m. CT.

The National Weather Service has placed a winter storm warning affecting Charlotte, with heavy snow expected on Saturday. The extreme weather conditions that have been affecting the East Coast have already resulted in rescheduled games, so this is not the most surprising news.

By moving the matchup to earlier in the day, the expectation is that the Spurs should have an easier time getting out of the city in time to return to San Antonio for the second game of a back-to-back against Orlando on Sunday, according to The San Antonio Express-News’ Jeff McDonald:

In all seriousness, there was/is understandable concern about the Spurs' ability to get out of Charlotte after Saturday's game.

The team is slated for a 3 p.m. tipoff Sunday against Orlando at the Frost Bank Center.

— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) January 30, 2026

Early starts can often have unpredictable results, and the Hornets have been playing well lately, so it could be a tough game for the Silver and Black. Fortunately, they landed in Charlotte on Friday with enough time to have a workout and will be well rested since they last played on Wednesday against the Rockets.

The game will be televised by KENS 5 and Prime Video.

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