Miles Bridges' Game-Winning 3-Pointer Lifts Hornets Past Spurs 117-116

In a thrilling matchup on February 7, 2025, Miles Bridges secured a last-second victory for the Charlotte Hornets with a 3-pointer off a pass from LaMelo Ball, leading to a 117-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs and snapping Charlotte's six-game losing streak. Bridges finished with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, while Ball contributed 24 points and 10 assists, proving instrumental in the tight contest after returning from injury. The Spurs had a chance to win with De’Aaron Fox's buzzer-beater, but it was ruled that he did not release the ball in time. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points for the Hornets, and rookie Stephon Castle led the Spurs with a career-high 33 points. The Hornets dominated the boards, out-rebounding San Antonio 53-38 and scoring 27 second-chance points compared to the Spurs' nine. The victory marked an important turnaround for Charlotte as they await reinforcements from recent trades.