The NBA has delayed the San Antonio Spurs' home game against the Orlando Magic to 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after the Spurs faced severe travel disruptions from a winter storm in Charlotte. The team was stranded overnight following a loss to the Hornets and encountered a plane equipment issue en route home. This marks the second postponement of the day, initially pushed back from 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET due to weather concerns.
The San Antonio Spurs experienced significant travel hurdles after their 111-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Charlotte received 11 inches of snow, preventing the Spurs from departing as planned and forcing them to stay overnight.
On Sunday, the team rescheduled their flight, but a minor equipment issue on their plane led to a diversion to Atlanta for a plane switch. The Spurs' flight finally departed around 2:22 p.m. ET, with a two-hour journey back to San Antonio. The NBA adjusted the game schedule accordingly, first moving it from 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET in anticipation of weather delays, then to 9 p.m. ET after the additional setback.
"The Orlando Magic at San Antonio Spurs game will now tip off at 9 p.m. ET due to Spurs’ travel issues today," stated NBA Communications in a tweet on February 1, 2026.
Entering Sunday, the Spurs hold a 32-16 record, placing them third in the Western Conference, while the Magic are 25-22 and seventh in the Eastern Conference. The teams previously met in early December, with the Spurs securing a narrow 114-112 victory. These travel issues may impact the Spurs' preparation for the matchup at the Frost Bank Center.
