De'Aaron Fox's Buzzer-Beater Falls Short as Spurs Lose Heartbreaker to Hornets
What a finish! The San Antonio Spurs were just a fraction of a second away from stealing a dramatic victory against the Charlotte Hornets, but the clock wasn’t on their side. In a nail-biting final sequence, newly acquired Spurs star De’Aaron Fox launched what could have been a game-winning three-pointer—only for it to be waved off for being just milliseconds too late. And just like that, the Hornets escaped with a 117-116 win.
This game had everything you could ask for—clutch moments, back-and-forth lead changes, and some breakout performances. Fox, who recently joined the Spurs in a blockbuster trade, showed why he’s one of the best closers in the NBA. With under 10 seconds left, he hit a smooth jumper to give San Antonio a 116-114 lead. But Charlotte wasn’t done. On the next possession, LaMelo Ball found Miles Bridges for a dagger three-pointer, putting the Hornets back on top. That set the stage for Fox’s last-second heroics—but unfortunately, the shot came just a blink too late.
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Fox had an impressive night, putting up 22 points, six assists, and four steals, but the real standout for San Antonio was rookie Stephon Castle. Coming off the bench, Castle exploded for 33 points on an efficient 10-of-15 shooting, keeping the Spurs in the fight when it seemed like the Hornets were pulling away. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks, but he looked a bit off, possibly still feeling the effects of an illness that sidelined him recently.
For the Hornets, Bridges was the hero with 25 points, while LaMelo Ball orchestrated the offense beautifully, racking up assists and keeping the Hornets’ attack balanced. Charlotte was lights out from deep, shooting nearly 45% from three, which was a big reason they held off San Antonio’s late surge.
This loss stings for the Spurs, especially because they had clawed their way back after a slow start. Their fourth-quarter explosion—scoring 35 points—gave them a real shot at victory. But in the NBA, sometimes a fraction of a second is all that matters.
Now, the Spurs will have to shake this one off quickly as they head to Orlando to take on the Magic in the second game of their back-to-back. It’s a tough break for San Antonio, but with Fox settling in and Castle showing flashes of brilliance, there’s a lot to be excited about moving forward.
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