In Charlotte, N.C., Tyler Herro led the Miami Heat to a close victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 98-94. Herro scored 27 points, while Duncan Robinson contributed 22 points with six 3-pointers. Bam Adebayo also had a strong performance with 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat. This win came after the Heat’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game the night before.
On the Hornets’ side, LaMelo Ball stood out with 32 points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Miller added 21 points, and rookie Tidjane Salaun scored a career-high 17 points. Despite rallying from a 20-point deficit to take the lead late in the game, the Hornets couldn’t hold on for the win. Herro’s clutch 3-pointer and steal in the final moments sealed the victory for the Heat.
Unfortunately, Jimmy Butler had to leave the game in the third quarter due to a tight back and did not return in the fourth quarter. Robinson’s hot start, scoring 13 of the Heat’s first 17 points, including three 3-pointers, set the tone for Miami early in the game.
Ball, who had been averaging 43 points over the last three games, played through a right wrist injury that seemed to affect his performance. He shot 11 of 35 from the field and 7 for 20 from long range, with seven turnovers.
Looking ahead, the Heat will face the Raptors next, while the Hornets are set to host the Knicks. Both teams will be looking to carry the momentum from this game into their upcoming matchups. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis by subscribing to our newsletter for the latest news delivered straight to your inbox.
