Spurs, Hornets each in strong recent form entering faceoff

The San Antonio Spurs will finish off a six-game homestand and look to get back on the winning track after a rare setback when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon.

The Spurs return to the floor after a 136-131 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday when they played without MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to produce his third career triple-double.

De'Aaron Fox added 27 points, Harrison Barnes had 20...