Heading into their fourth Summer League contest on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets needed to win and win big to keep their playoff hopes

The winner advances to Sunday's championship game against either Toronto or Sacramento as rookies and young players continue to showcase their talents.

If the Hornets wanted to play in the Summer League playoffs, a blowout victory was needed. After a tough quarter and a half, the Hornets locked in, taking complete control over the game. They took down the Spurs by 25 points without McNeeley, James, and Salaun, and will now get the chance to compete for a Summer League championship.