Hornets extend win streak to 6 games, hold off Spurs 111-106

Brandon Miller scores 26 points as Charlotte beats San Antonio

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six games. Brandon Miller scored 26 points and Collin Sexton made all five 3-point attempts off the bench and finished with 21 points to lead the Hornets. LaMelo Ball added 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Victor Wembanyama was held in check for most of the game, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds for the Spurs.

Why it matters

The Hornets' six-game winning streak is their longest in nearly a decade, showcasing the team's recent strong performance. Meanwhile, the Spurs' loss highlights their continued struggles, despite the presence of top prospect Victor Wembanyama.

The details

The Hornets built a 17-point lead in the third quarter, but the Spurs rallied to cut the deficit to two points late in the fourth quarter. However, the Hornets were able to hold on for the victory, with a key sequence in the final minute that saw officials overturn a foul call on a Miller 3-point attempt, leading to a jump ball that the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama easily won. The Spurs were unable to capitalize, and the Hornets sealed the win at the free-throw line.

  • The Hornets' six-game winning streak is their longest since March 2016, when they won seven straight games.

The players

Brandon Miller

A key player for the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 26 points in the win over the Spurs.

Collin Sexton

Came off the bench for the Hornets and made all five of his 3-point attempts, finishing with 21 points.

LaMelo Ball

Contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Hornets in the victory.

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted Spurs rookie was held in check for most of the game, finishing with 16 points and 8 rebounds.

Harrison Barnes

Hit back-to-back 3-pointers to help the Spurs cut the Hornets' lead to two points late in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The Hornets' extended winning streak demonstrates their ability to overcome challenges and maintain a high level of play, positioning them as a team to watch in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the Spurs' struggles highlight the need for continued development of their young core, led by the promising Wembanyama.