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Spurs Adjust Sunday Game Time Due to Travel Delays
Tip-off moved to 8 p.m. after team's plane issues and overnight stay in Charlotte
Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:55pm
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The San Antonio Spurs have announced that their home game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night will now tip off at 8 p.m. Central, two hours later than originally scheduled. The change comes after the Spurs faced travel difficulties, including their plane being forced to land in Atlanta due to a "minor equipment issue" following their loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
Why it matters
The Spurs' travel issues highlight the challenges NBA teams can face when dealing with weather and mechanical problems, which can disrupt schedules and force last-minute changes. This also raises questions about player fatigue and preparation for games when teams have to unexpectedly stay overnight in a city before returning home.
The details
The Spurs' travel troubles began on Saturday when they had to leave their team hotel in Charlotte at 8 a.m. Eastern to head to the airport. Their initial flight out of North Carolina at 10:21 a.m. was forced to land in Atlanta about 40 minutes later due to a minor equipment issue. The team then boarded a new plane and took off for San Antonio at 2:21 p.m. A winter storm that dumped over 6 inches of snow on Charlotte also forced the Spurs to spend the night there after losing to the Hornets on Saturday afternoon.
- The Spurs left their team hotel in Charlotte at 8 a.m. Eastern on Sunday.
- The Spurs' initial flight out of Charlotte was at 10:21 a.m. on Sunday.
- The Spurs' plane was forced to land in Atlanta about 40 minutes after takeoff on Sunday.
- The Spurs boarded a new plane and took off for San Antonio at 2:21 p.m. on Sunday.
- The Spurs' game against the Orlando Magic was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. Central on Sunday, but was moved to 8 p.m. Central.
The players
Victor Wembanyama
A Spurs starter who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to left calf soreness.
Stephon Castle
A Spurs starter who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to left adductor tightness.
What’s next
The Spurs will need to monitor the status of Wembanyama and Castle ahead of the 8 p.m. tip-off against the Magic on Sunday.
The takeaway
The Spurs' travel issues highlight the logistical challenges NBA teams can face, especially when dealing with unexpected delays and overnight stays in other cities. This can impact player preparation and fatigue, underscoring the need for flexibility and contingency planning in professional sports schedules.
