The Spurs came into Monday’s game against the Hornets with the hope of starting out their nine-game homestand the right way. Unfortunately, in what was a surprisingly intense game, they ended up losing a close one to the visitors, 100-97.
The playoff vibes from a game that should have not had them started early, as both coaches seemed to be ready to make adjustments. Familiarity surely played a part in it, as former Spurs assistant James Borrego immediately steered his team in the right direction when Gregg Popovich first went for a switch-heavy approach on defense and then dusted up a zone.