PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs will look to maintain their dominance at home against the Charlotte Hornets, who rank second in three-point attempts at 47.7% and third in free-throw efficiency at 81.9%. San Antonio has won 16 of their last 18 games while Charlotte sits at 8-2 in their last 10 , setting up a matchup between two of the league's hottest teams. The Spurs' defense excels at limiting rim attacks and three-point opportunities, ranking second in shots allowed at the rim , which should theoretically slow down the visitors' perimeter-heavy attack. The Hornets may be developing basketball's new dynamic scoring duo with Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball ranking first and third in total three-pointers made this season. Victor Wembanyama missed San Antonio's last game with an ankle injury but is expected to suit up, though officially listed as questionable against Charlotte. Stephon Castle has been stellar since the All-Star break, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.9 assists while hitting 40.5% of his three-pointers, coming off a 30-point triple-double against Denver. The Spurs dropped their previous meeting with Charlotte this season 111-106 in a short-rest day game on the road , giving them extra motivation for Saturday's matchup. Both squads will lean heavily on their offensive firepower and defensive schemes, making this a compelling battle between fundamentally different styles of basketball.